2027 Japanese Grand Prix: F1 Schedule, Tickets & Circuit Guide

2027 Japanese F1 GP — race-weekend photo
179DAYS
09HRS
36MIN
27SEC
FREE PRACTICE 1
Fri 9 Apr · 11:30 JST
Formula 1 Grand Prix SPRINT

Suzuka Circuit 2027 Japan

9-11 Apr 2027 · 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

2027 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix Facts

Round4 of 24
All-time race#1,176
DateApr 11
LightingDay race
Total Laps53
Race Distance307.771 km / 191.240 miles
FormatSprint

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Timetable 2027 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix Event

Free Practice 1
Fri 9 Apr 2027
11:30 JST
Free Practice 2
Fri 9 Apr 2027
15:00 JST
Free Practice 3
Sat 10 Apr 2027
11:30 JST
Qualifying
Sat 10 Apr 2027
15:00 JST
Race
Sun 11 Apr 2027
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 PosPointsLead  
1Michael SchumacherMichael Schumacher196309845.47.597309
2Lewis HamiltonLewis Hamilton185038444.15.2213236
3Max VerstappenMax Verstappen104217424.74.6159169
4Sebastian VettelSebastian Vettel144138534.55.4179191
5Mika HäkkinenMika Häkkinen112226015.65.946135
6Ayrton SennaAyrton Senna72204322.49.431112
7Fernando AlonsoFernando Alonso2221250110.210.39352
8AustriaGerhard Berger112103204.210.23169
9Damon HillDamon Hill72002017.37.62683
10Nico RosbergNico Rosberg111203309.09.87074
11Kimi RäikkönenKimi Räikkönen171135018.36.010610
12ItalyRiccardo Patrese81113017.66.02520
13Valtteri BottasValtteri Bottas111102019.310.37445
14BrazilRubens Barrichello191102119.810.72741
15Jenson ButtonJenson Button171012018.87.38550
16James HuntJames Hunt21012002.02.013134
17Kimi AntonelliKimi Antonelli21001123.53.53343
18Nelson PiquetNelson Piquet51001007.49.61227
19ItalyAlessandro Nannini310010010.78.3112
20Mario AndrettiMario Andretti21001201.011.0910
21Sergio PérezSergio Pérez130202009.510.5630
22Lando NorrisLando Norris60202005.25.8571
23AustraliaMark Webber120202138.310.55611
24BrazilFelipe Massa140202118.19.7474
25Alain ProstAlain Prost60202132.28.51576
26Oscar PiastriOscar Piastri40123003.54.05216
27United KingdomEddie Irvine100123007.37.42017
28ItalyGiancarlo Fisichella1301120010.410.51928
29FrancePatrick Depailler201120014.02.5102
30ItalyJarno Trulli1401010011.711.4194
31GermanyRalf Schumacher110101127.510.31414
32GermanyHeinz-Harald Frentzen90101017.69.1135
33ColombiaJuan-Pablo Montoya50101008.210.41113
34PolandRobert Kubica60101009.810.51018
35FinlandHeikki Kovalainen601010013.312.583
36ArgentinaCarlos Reutemann10101007.02.060
37BrazilRoberto Moreno301010018.314.060
38United KingdomDavid Coulthard140044007.510.6263
39Charles LeclercCharles Leclerc70022004.96.0744
40BelgiumThierry Boutsen60022008.78.3120
41Daniel RicciardoDaniel Ricciardo1100110011.411.5483
42Carlos SainzCarlos Sainz1000110010.712.0352
43FranceRomain Grosjean90011009.611.22726
44JapanKamui Kobayashi400110011.310.5210
45United KingdomMartin Brundle700110013.49.0100
46FranceJean Alesi1200110010.714.190
47United KingdomJohnny Herbert1100110011.311.450
48SwedenStefan Johansson10011009.03.040
49JapanAguri Suzuki500110015.812.240
50George RussellGeorge Russell60000008.37.8384
51Nico HülkenbergNico Hülkenberg1300000012.912.5300
52Esteban OconEsteban Ocon800000012.511.5250
53Alex AlbonAlex Albon600000012.514.7140
54Pierre GaslyPierre Gasly800000012.111.9130
55JapanTakuma Sato600000011.710.8100
56VenezuelaPastor Maldonado500000013.812.480
57GermanyNick Heidfeld1000000011.010.180
58Alan JonesAlan Jones200000016.04.060
59MexicoEsteban Gutierrez300000013.313.360
60BrazilNelson Piquet Jr.100000012.04.057
61Isack HadjarIsack Hadjar20000007.510.040
62Kevin MagnussenKevin Magnussen800000014.614.140
63ItalyMichele Alboreto500000016.412.830
64Nigel MansellNigel Mansell60000113.814.8360
65ItalyAndrea de Cesaris700000014.916.930
66BrazilCristiano da Matta10000003.07.020
67CanadaNicholas Latifi100000019.09.020
68FranceJacques Laffite20000008.06.020
69SwitzerlandClay Regazzoni20000008.59.520
70FranceJean-Eric Vergne300000015.711.320
71Russian FederationVitaly Petrov300000015.016.020
72Liam LawsonLiam Lawson300000012.712.320
73JapanSatoru Nakajima500000011.610.020
74Lance StrollLance Stroll800000016.815.620
75Jacques VilleneuveJacques Villeneuve90000217.610.926
76FranceOlivier Panis1000000011.812.520
77BrazilChristian Fittipaldi200000015.07.010
78SwedenGunnar Nilsson200000015.09.510
79Oliver BearmanOliver Bearman200000014.016.010
80SwitzerlandSébastien Buemi300000015.317.710
81Russian FederationDaniil Kvyat400000014.811.810
82ItalyStefano Modena400000015.512.810
83Yuki TsunodaYuki Tsunoda400000011.511.810
84United KingdomDerek Warwick500000012.613.210
85GermanyAdrian Sutil700000015.714.710
86FinlandMika Salo700000017.312.310
87Franco ColapintoFranco Colapinto100000015.016.000
88AustraliaLarry Perkins100000017.024.000
89BrazilRicardo Rosset100000019.013.000
90AustriaHarald Ertl100000022.08.000
91ItalyGianmaria Bruni100000018.016.000
92CanadaGilles Villeneuve100000020.019.000
93BrazilCarlos Pace10000006.022.000
94GermanyMick Schumacher100000015.017.000
95ItalyAndrea Montermini100000019.017.000
96United StatesAlexander Rossi100000019.018.000
97BelgiumJérôme d'Ambrosio100000020.021.000
98Czech RepublicTomáš Enge100000019.019.000
99BrazilAlex Ribeiro100000023.012.000
100New ZealandBrendon Hartley10000006.013.000
Constructor Rankings

Constructor Rankings Japanese GP

NOTeamGP  1st  2nd  3rd  Pod  Pole  FL  Avg GridAvg PosPoints
1McLaren40991222686.88.1383
2Red Bull2086413966.47.0426
3Ferrari407910231075.68.3438
4Mercedes157327665.96.0361
5Williams383529489.311.3142
6Benetton153236218.410.161
7Renault1422240111.510.569
8Team Lotus1011022012.312.120
9United KingdomTyrrell1401120017.113.816
10BMW Sauber50101009.57.924
11Toyota80101107.710.320
12United KingdomLotus F140011009.89.943
13Sauber2300110012.912.638
14United KingdomBAR700110010.79.524
15FranceLarrousse800110019.015.44
16IndiaForce India1000000011.911.743
17Alpine500000012.211.227
18Aston Martin500000015.013.220
19IrelandJordan1500000011.512.318
20ItalyToro Rosso1400000013.513.017
21Racing Point200000012.38.314
22Haas900000013.413.812
23Racing Bulls300000010.812.87
24Honda300000012.210.75
25United KingdomShadow200000013.58.54
26Brabham600000012.015.44
27FranceLigier1200000016.412.84
28United KingdomBrawn10000008.07.53
29United KingdomSurtees200000018.511.03
30NetherlandsSpyker200000019.814.51
31United KingdomArrows900000017.614.11
32ItalyMinardi1900000017.515.51
33Audi100000011.012.00
34ItalyForti100000020.518.50
35United KingdomWolf-Williams100000022.016.50
36United KingdomSimtek100000025.018.00
37BrazilFittipaldi100000023.021.00
38CanadaWolf10000016.010.00
39Cadillac100000019.518.00
40GermanyRial100000014.018.00
41ItalyFondmetal100000024.011.00
42United KingdomHesketh100000022.08.00
43United KingdomEnsign100000013.015.50
44United StatesPenske10000004.018.00
45JapanKojima200000113.314.70
46United KingdomLeyton House200000017.317.80
47United KingdomVirgin Racing200000021.018.30
48United KingdomPacific200000020.519.00
49Super Aguri200000020.516.00
50AlphaTauri200000013.313.50

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 2027 Japanese F1 GP?
The 2027 Japanese F1 GP is scheduled for Apr 11 at Suzuka Circuit.
Where is the Japanese F1 GP held?
The Japanese F1 GP is held at Suzuka Circuit.
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