Round three of the 2026 F1 season takes place this weekend with the Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka.
Max Verstappen is the defending race winner after his success in 2025, but it’s Mercedes who enter the race weekend in form, having won the opening two events of the season.
The 53-lap race starts at 14:00 local time on Sunday, March 29th, which is 06:00 BST in the UK and Ireland.
You can check out the start time for the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix below, with the times automatically adjusted to your timezone!

AloJapan.com