How To Watch The 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix This Weekend
Broadcast coverage varies by region. In the United States, Formula 1’s primary broadcast partner for the 2026 season is Apple TV, which streams every session live.
Image: Formula 1 Formula 1 heads to the Suzuka International Racing Course a. k. a.
the Suzuka Circuit, this weekend for the third race of the 2026 season. Mercedes arrives in Japan riding a wave of momentum, but the early 2026 Formula 1 season is already shaping up to be more competitive than expected. The Silver Arrows have opened the year with back-to-back 1-2 finishes in Australia and China, quickly establishing themselves as the team to beat.
Despite Mercedes' perfect start on paper, Ferrari has not been far off the pace. The Scuderia pushed hard in both opening rounds and looks increasingly competitive. Formula 1's governing body is making a subtle but potentially meaningful tweak ahead of this weekend's race, adjusting how energy is managed during qualifying sessions under the new 2026 regulations.
Following feedback from drivers after the opening rounds in Australia and China, the FIA confirmed it will reduce the maximum energy recharge allowance in qualifying from 9 megajoules to 8 megajoules at Suzuka. This should reduce the amount of lift-and-coast and the controversial superclipping. The result should be a more straightforward, flat-out approach in qualifying, putting greater emphasis on driver commitment and car performance rather than energy conservation strategy.
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