How to watch the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix: Starting grid, race time

Mercedes will look to continue its dominant start to the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, March 29. After George Russell won the season-opening race in Melbourne, Australia, his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli won the next race in Shanghai, China. In each instance, Mercedes drivers placed 1-2 as Toto Wolff's team has jumped out to a huge early lead in the constructors' championship standings with two victories and the maximum 98 points.

It was a milestone race for Antonelli at the Chinese Grand Prix, winning his first F1 race, becoming the second-youngest driver to win a F1 grand prix after becoming the youngest pole-setter. After a two-week break between races, F1 will have another unplanned hiatus after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix races were canceled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East . Here is what to know about Formula 1 's Japanese Grand Prix on March 29: How to watch the F1 Japanese Grand Prix Date: Sunday, March 29 Time: 1 a.

m. ET Where: Suzuka International Racing Course (Suzuka, Japan) TV and streaming: Apple TV F1 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying results For the second consecutive race, Kimi Antonelli will start in the pole position. Japanese Grand Prix starting grid: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) George Russell (Mercedes) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) Lando Norris (McLaren) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) Esteban Ocon (Haas) Nick Hulkenberg (Audi) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) Carlos Sainz (Williams) Alex Albon (Williams) Oliver Bearman (Haas) Sergio Perez (Cadillac) Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 2026 Formula 1 schedule and results (All races broadcast on Apple TV ) March 7 — Australian Grand Prix (Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit) Winner: George Russell, Mercedes March 15 — Chinese Grand Prix (Shanghai International Circuit), 3 a.

m. ET Winner: Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes March 29 — Japanese Grand Prix (Suzuka International Racing Course), 1 a. m.