2026 Japanese Grand Prix: F1 Schedule, Results & Winners

2026 Japanese F1 GP — race-weekend photo
Formula 1 Grand Prix

Suzuka Circuit 2026 Japan

27-29 Mar 2026 · Suzuka · Suzuka Circuit

1976
First Grand Prix
40
Grand Prix
6
Most driver wins
9
Most constructor wins

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The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix is one of the standout rounds on the Formula 1 calendar, held at the legendary Suzuka Circuit in Japan. Famous for its fast, flowing corners, figure-of-eight layout and old-school challenge, Suzuka remains one of the most respected circuits in modern F1.

The Japanese Grand Prix has built a rich history in Formula 1, often producing decisive moments, dramatic title battles and memorable victories. With corners such as the Esses, Degner, Spoon and 130R, the circuit demands precision, confidence and a well-balanced car from the opening lap to the chequered flag.

On this page you can find everything about the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, including the race weekend schedule, starting grid, qualifying results, race classification, circuit information, previous winners and key F1 statistics from Suzuka.

Facts

2026 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix Facts

Round3 of 23
All-time race#1,152
LightingDay race
Total Laps53
Race Distance307.771 km / 191.240 miles
Tyre CompoundsC1C2C3

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Timetable 2026 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix Event

Free Practice 1
Fri 27 Mar 2026
11:30 JST
Free Practice 2
Fri 27 Mar 2026
15:00 JST
Free Practice 3
Sat 28 Mar 2026
11:30 JST
Qualifying
Sat 28 Mar 2026
15:00 JST
Race
Sun 29 Mar 2026
14:00 JST

Winners & Podiums

Winners & Podiums Japanese F1 GP

NOYearPodiumTeamCircuitLapsResults
4020261 Italy Kimi Antonelli 1:28:03.403
2 Australia Oscar Piastri +13.722
3 Monaco Charles Leclerc +15.270
Germany Mercedes
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit532026 Race Report & Results
3920251 Netherlands Max Verstappen 1:22:06.983
2 United Kingdom Lando Norris +1.423
3 Australia Oscar Piastri +2.129
Austria Red Bull
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit532025 Race Report & Results
3820241 Netherlands Max Verstappen 1:54:23.566
2 Mexico Sergio Pérez +12.535
3 Spain Carlos Sainz +20.866
Austria Red Bull
Austria Red Bull
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit532024 Race Report & Results
3720231 Netherlands Max Verstappen 1:30:58.421
2 United Kingdom Lando Norris +19.387
3 Australia Oscar Piastri +36.494
Austria Red Bull
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit532023 Race Report & Results
3620221 Netherlands Max Verstappen 3:01:44.004
2 Mexico Sergio Pérez +27.066
3 Monaco Charles Leclerc +31.763
Austria Red Bull
Austria Red Bull
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit292022 Race Report & Results
3520191 Finland Valtteri Bottas 1:21:46.755
2 Germany Sebastian Vettel +13.343
3 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton +13.858
Germany Mercedes
Italy Ferrari
Germany Mercedes
Suzuka Circuit522019 Race Report & Results
3420181 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton 1:27:17.062
2 Finland Valtteri Bottas +12.919
3 Netherlands Max Verstappen +14.295
Germany Mercedes
Germany Mercedes
Austria Red Bull
Suzuka Circuit532018 Race Report & Results
3320171 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton 1:27:31.194
2 Netherlands Max Verstappen +1.211
3 Australia Daniel Ricciardo +9.679
Germany Mercedes
Austria Red Bull
Austria Red Bull
Suzuka Circuit532017 Race Report & Results
3220161 Germany Nico Rosberg 1:26:43.333
2 Netherlands Max Verstappen +4.978
3 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton +5.776
Germany Mercedes
Austria Red Bull
Germany Mercedes
Suzuka Circuit532016 Race Report & Results
3120151 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton 1:28:06.508
2 Germany Nico Rosberg +18.964
3 Germany Sebastian Vettel +20.850
Germany Mercedes
Germany Mercedes
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit532015 Race Report & Results
3020141 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton 1:51:43.021
2 Germany Nico Rosberg +9.180
3 Germany Sebastian Vettel +29.122
Germany Mercedes
Germany Mercedes
Austria Red Bull
Suzuka Circuit442014 Race Report & Results
2920131 Germany Sebastian Vettel 1:26:49.301
2 Australia Mark Webber +7.129
3 France Romain Grosjean +9.910
Austria Red Bull
Austria Red Bull
United Kingdom Lotus F1
Suzuka Circuit532013 Race Report & Results
2820121 Germany Sebastian Vettel 1:28:56.242
2 Brazil Felipe Massa +20.639
3 Japan Kamui Kobayashi +24.538
Austria Red Bull
Italy Ferrari
Switzerland Sauber
Suzuka Circuit532012 Race Report & Results
2720111 United Kingdom Jenson Button 1:30:53.427
2 Spain Fernando Alonso +1.160
3 Germany Sebastian Vettel +2.006
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Ferrari
Austria Red Bull
Suzuka Circuit532011 Race Report & Results
2620101 Germany Sebastian Vettel 1:30:27.323
2 Australia Mark Webber +0.905
3 Spain Fernando Alonso +2.721
Austria Red Bull
Austria Red Bull
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit532010 Race Report & Results
2520091 Germany Sebastian Vettel 1:28:20.443
2 Italy Jarno Trulli +4.877
3 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton +6.472
Austria Red Bull
Japan Toyota
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit532009 Race Report & Results
2420081 Spain Fernando Alonso 1:30:21.892
2 Poland Robert Kubica +5.283
3 Finland Kimi Räikkönen +6.400
France Renault
Switzerland BMW Sauber
Italy Ferrari
Fuji Speedway672008 Race Report & Results
2320071 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton 2:00:34.579
2 Finland Heikki Kovalainen +8.377
3 Finland Kimi Räikkönen +9.478
United Kingdom McLaren
France Renault
Italy Ferrari
Fuji Speedway672007 Race Report & Results
2220061 Spain Fernando Alonso 1:23:52.413
2 Brazil Felipe Massa +16.151
3 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella +23.953
France Renault
Italy Ferrari
France Renault
Suzuka Circuit532006 Race Report & Results
2120051 Finland Kimi Räikkönen 1:29:02.212
2 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella +1.633
3 Spain Fernando Alonso +17.456
United Kingdom McLaren
France Renault
France Renault
Suzuka Circuit532005 Race Report & Results
2020041 Germany Michael Schumacher 1:24:26.985
2 Germany Ralf Schumacher +14.098
3 United Kingdom Jenson Button +19.662
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom Williams
United Kingdom BAR
Suzuka Circuit532004 Race Report & Results
1920031 Brazil Rubens Barrichello 1:25:11.743
2 Finland Kimi Räikkönen +11.085
3 United Kingdom David Coulthard +11.614
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit532003 Race Report & Results
1820021 Germany Michael Schumacher 1:26:59.698
2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello +0.506
3 Finland Kimi Räikkönen +23.292
Italy Ferrari
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit532002 Race Report & Results
1720011 Germany Michael Schumacher 1:27:33.298
2 Colombia Juan-Pablo Montoya +3.154
3 United Kingdom David Coulthard +23.262
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom Williams
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit532001 Race Report & Results
1620001 Germany Michael Schumacher 1:29:53.435
2 Finland Mika Häkkinen +1.837
3 United Kingdom David Coulthard +1:09.914
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit532000 Race Report & Results
1519991 Finland Mika Häkkinen 1:31:18.785
2 Germany Michael Schumacher +5.015
3 United Kingdom Eddie Irvine +1:35.688
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Ferrari
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit531999 Race Report & Results
1419981 Finland Mika Häkkinen 1:27:23.400
2 United Kingdom Eddie Irvine +6.491
3 United Kingdom David Coulthard +27.662
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit511998 Race Report & Results
1319971 Germany Michael Schumacher 1:29:48.446
2 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen +1.378
3 United Kingdom Eddie Irvine +26.384
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom Williams
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit531997 Race Report & Results
1219961 United Kingdom Damon Hill 1:32:33.791
2 Germany Michael Schumacher +1.883
3 Finland Mika Häkkinen +3.212
United Kingdom Williams
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit521996 Race Report & Results
1119951 Germany Michael Schumacher 1:36:52.930
2 Finland Mika Häkkinen +19.337
3 United Kingdom Johnny Herbert +1:23.804
Italy Benetton
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Benetton
Suzuka Circuit531995 Race Report & Results
1019941 United Kingdom Damon Hill 1:55:53.532
2 Germany Michael Schumacher +3.365
3 France Jean Alesi +52.045
United Kingdom Williams
Italy Benetton
Italy Ferrari
Suzuka Circuit501994 Race Report & Results
919931 Brazil Ayrton Senna 1:40:27.912
2 France Alain Prost +11.435
3 Finland Mika Häkkinen +26.129
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom Williams
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit531993 Race Report & Results
819921 Italy Riccardo Patrese 1:33:09.533
2 Austria Gerhard Berger +13.729
3 United Kingdom Martin Brundle +1:15.503
United Kingdom Williams
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Benetton
Suzuka Circuit531992 Race Report & Results
719911 Austria Gerhard Berger 1:32:10.695
2 Brazil Ayrton Senna +0.344
3 Italy Riccardo Patrese +56.731
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom Williams
Suzuka Circuit531991 Race Report & Results
619901 Brazil Nelson Piquet 1:34:36.824
2 Brazil Roberto Moreno +7.223
3 Japan Aguri Suzuki +22.469
Italy Benetton
Italy Benetton
France Larrousse
Suzuka Circuit531990 Race Report & Results
519891 Italy Alessandro Nannini 1:35:06.277
2 Italy Riccardo Patrese +11.904
3 Belgium Thierry Boutsen +13.446
Italy Benetton
United Kingdom Williams
United Kingdom Williams
Suzuka Circuit531989 Race Report & Results
419881 Brazil Ayrton Senna 1:33:26.173
2 France Alain Prost +13.363
3 Belgium Thierry Boutsen +36.109
United Kingdom McLaren
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Benetton
Suzuka Circuit511988 Race Report & Results
319871 Austria Gerhard Berger 1:32:58.072
2 Brazil Ayrton Senna +17.384
3 Sweden Stefan Johansson +17.694
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom Team Lotus
United Kingdom McLaren
Suzuka Circuit511987 Race Report & Results
219771 United Kingdom James Hunt 1:31:51.680
2 Argentina Carlos Reutemann +1:02.450
3 France Patrick Depailler +1:06.390
United Kingdom McLaren
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom Tyrrell
Fuji Speedway731977 Race Report & Results
119761 United States Mario Andretti 1:43:58.860
2 France Patrick Depailler
3 United Kingdom James Hunt
United Kingdom Team Lotus
United Kingdom Tyrrell
United Kingdom McLaren
Fuji Speedway731976 Race Report & Results
Driver Rankings

Driver Rankings Japanese F1 GP

NODriverGP  1st  2nd  3rd  Pod  Pole  FL  Avg GridAvg PosPoints
1Germany Michael Schumacher196309845.47.597
2United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton185038444.15.2213
3Netherlands Max Verstappen104217424.74.6159
4Germany Sebastian Vettel144138534.55.4179
5Finland Mika Häkkinen112226015.65.946
6Brazil Ayrton Senna72204322.49.431
7Spain Fernando Alonso2221250110.210.393
8Austria Gerhard Berger112103204.210.231
9United Kingdom Damon Hill72002017.37.626
10Germany Nico Rosberg111203309.09.870
11Finland Kimi Räikkönen171135018.36.0106
12Italy Riccardo Patrese81113017.66.025
13Finland Valtteri Bottas111102019.310.374
14Brazil Rubens Barrichello191102119.810.727
15United Kingdom Jenson Button171012018.87.385
16United Kingdom James Hunt21012002.02.013
17Italy Kimi Antonelli21001123.53.533
18Brazil Nelson Piquet51001007.49.612
19Italy Alessandro Nannini310010010.78.311
20United States Mario Andretti21001201.011.09
21Mexico Sergio Pérez130202009.510.563
22United Kingdom Lando Norris60202005.25.857
23Australia Mark Webber120202138.310.556
24Brazil Felipe Massa140202118.19.747
25France Alain Prost60202132.28.515
26Australia Oscar Piastri40123003.54.052
27United Kingdom Eddie Irvine100123007.37.420
28Italy Giancarlo Fisichella1301120010.410.519
29France Patrick Depailler201120014.02.510
30Italy Jarno Trulli1401010011.711.419
31Germany Ralf Schumacher110101127.510.314
32Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen90101017.69.113
33Colombia Juan-Pablo Montoya50101008.210.411
34Poland Robert Kubica60101009.810.510
35Finland Heikki Kovalainen601010013.312.58
36Argentina Carlos Reutemann10101007.02.06
37Brazil Roberto Moreno301010018.314.06
38United Kingdom David Coulthard140044007.510.626
39Monaco Charles Leclerc70022004.96.074
40Belgium Thierry Boutsen60022008.78.312
41Australia Daniel Ricciardo1100110011.411.548
42Spain Carlos Sainz1000110010.712.035
43France Romain Grosjean90011009.611.227
44Japan Kamui Kobayashi400110011.310.521
45United Kingdom Martin Brundle700110013.49.010
46France Jean Alesi1200110010.714.19
47United Kingdom Johnny Herbert1100110011.311.45
48Sweden Stefan Johansson10011009.03.04
49Japan Aguri Suzuki500110015.812.24
50United Kingdom George Russell60000008.37.838
51Germany Nico Hülkenberg1300000012.912.530
52France Esteban Ocon800000012.511.525
53Thailand Alex Albon600000012.514.714
54France Pierre Gasly800000012.111.913
55Japan Takuma Sato600000011.710.810
56Venezuela Pastor Maldonado500000013.812.48
57Germany Nick Heidfeld1000000011.010.18
58Australia Alan Jones200000016.04.06
59Mexico Esteban Gutierrez300000013.313.36
60Brazil Nelson Piquet Jr.100000012.04.05
61France Isack Hadjar20000007.510.04
62Denmark Kevin Magnussen800000014.614.14
63Italy Michele Alboreto500000016.412.83
64United Kingdom Nigel Mansell60000113.814.83
65Italy Andrea de Cesaris700000014.916.93
66Canada Nicholas Latifi100000019.09.02
67Brazil Cristiano da Matta10000003.07.02
68France Jacques Laffite20000008.06.02
69Switzerland Clay Regazzoni20000008.59.52
70France Jean-Eric Vergne300000015.711.32
71New Zealand Liam Lawson300000012.712.32
72Russian Federation Vitaly Petrov300000015.016.02
73Japan Satoru Nakajima500000011.610.02
74Canada Lance Stroll800000016.815.62
75Canada Jacques Villeneuve90000217.610.92
76France Olivier Panis1000000011.812.52
77Sweden Gunnar Nilsson200000015.09.51
78Brazil Christian Fittipaldi200000015.07.01
79United Kingdom Oliver Bearman200000014.016.01
80Switzerland Sébastien Buemi300000015.317.71
81Russian Federation Daniil Kvyat400000014.811.81
82Italy Stefano Modena400000015.512.81
83Japan Yuki Tsunoda400000011.511.81
84United Kingdom Derek Warwick500000012.613.21
85Germany Adrian Sutil700000015.714.71
86Finland Mika Salo700000017.312.31
87United Kingdom Arvid Lindblad100000010.014.00
88Brazil Ricardo Rosset100000019.013.00
89Austria Harald Ertl100000022.08.00
90Australia Larry Perkins100000017.024.00
91France Franck Lagorce100000020.019.00
92Italy Gianmaria Bruni100000018.016.00
93Italy Piercarlo Ghinzani100000024.013.00
94Japan Masahiro Hasemi100000110.011.00
95Italy Emanuele Naspetti100000026.013.00
96Brazil Enrique Bernoldi100000020.014.00
97United Kingdom Julian Bailey100000026.014.00
98United Kingdom Justin Wilson100000010.013.00
99Brazil Antônio Pizzonia100000012.017.00
100Denmark Jan Magnussen100000014.021.00
Constructor Rankings

Constructor Rankings Japanese GP

NOTeamGP  1st  2nd  3rd  Pod  Pole  FL  Avg GridAvg PosPoints
1United Kingdom McLaren40991222686.88.1383
2Austria Red Bull2086413966.47.0426
3Italy Ferrari407910231075.68.3438
4Germany Mercedes157327665.96.0361
5United Kingdom Williams383529489.311.3142
6Italy Benetton153236218.410.161
7France Renault1422240111.510.569
8United Kingdom Team Lotus1011022012.312.120
9United Kingdom Tyrrell1401120017.113.816
10Switzerland BMW Sauber50101009.57.924
11Japan Toyota80101107.710.320
12United Kingdom Lotus F140011009.89.943
13Switzerland Sauber2300110012.912.638
14United Kingdom BAR700110010.79.524
15France Larrousse700110018.515.24
16India Force India1000000011.911.743
17France Alpine500000012.211.227
18United Kingdom Aston Martin500000015.013.220
19Ireland Jordan1500000011.512.318
20Italy Toro Rosso1400000013.513.017
21United Kingdom Racing Point200000012.38.314
22United States Haas900000013.413.812
23Italy Racing Bulls300000010.812.87
24Japan Honda300000012.210.75
25United Kingdom Shadow200000013.58.54
26United Kingdom Brabham600000012.015.44
27France Ligier1200000016.412.84
28United Kingdom Brawn10000008.07.53
29United Kingdom Surtees200000018.511.03
30Netherlands Spyker200000019.814.51
31United Kingdom Arrows900000017.614.11
32Italy Minardi1900000017.515.51
33Italy Forti100000020.518.50
34United Kingdom Wolf-Williams100000022.016.50
35United Kingdom Hesketh100000022.08.00
36Canada Wolf10000016.010.00
37Germany Audi100000011.012.00
38United States Penske10000004.018.00
39United Kingdom Simtek100000025.018.00
40Germany Rial100000014.018.00
41United Kingdom Lola100000025.017.00
42United Kingdom Ensign100000013.015.50
43United States Cadillac100000019.518.00
44Brazil Fittipaldi100000023.021.00
45Italy Fondmetal100000024.011.00
46Japan Kojima200000113.314.70
47Japan Super Aguri200000020.516.00
48United Kingdom Pacific200000020.519.00
49United Kingdom Virgin Racing200000021.018.30
50United Kingdom Leyton House200000017.317.80

Japanese F1 GP — Frequently Asked Questions

How many times has the Japanese F1 GP been held?
The Japanese F1 GP has been held 40 times in Formula 1 history, with the first edition in 1976 and the most recent in 2026.
Who has won the Japanese F1 GP the most times?
Michael Schumacher leads the all-time win count at the Japanese F1 GP with 6 victories.
Which team has won the Japanese F1 GP most often?
McLaren is the most successful constructor at the Japanese F1 GP with 9 wins.
When is the 2026 Japanese F1 GP?
The 2026 Japanese F1 GP is scheduled for March 29 at Suzuka Circuit.
Where is the Japanese F1 GP held?
The Japanese F1 GP is held at Suzuka Circuit.
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