By estherdidsang@gmail.com 
Every point available at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix (March 27-29) matters. With two races removed from the 2026 F1 calendar because of the ongoing Middle East crisis and no action at all now due to take place during April, drivers and constructors alike will be desperate for some positive momentum. Not least Kimi Antonelli after his maiden victory two weeks ago.
Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Schedule & Streams
- Race Date: Sunday, March 29
- Start Time U.S. (ET): 1 a.m.
- Start Time U.K. (BST): 6 a.m.
- Start Time Aus (AEDT): 4 p.m.
- Watch from anywhere — NordVPN (100% risk free)
Mercedes, on the other hand, have embraced the car rule changes and had Australian and Chinese Grands Prix to remember. George Russell and Antonelli have taken one checkered flag apiece, leaving the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in their dust when it comes to the early Drivers’ Championship standings. Hamilton’s first podium, in China, for the Scuderia was proof of their recent improvements, though.
With five weeks before the next race, the results in Suzuka are as crucial as ever.
Want to stay on top of all the action? Here’s how to stream the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix live and watch F1 2026 online from anywhere in the world.
Japanese Grand Prix: Live Streams & TV Information
How to watch F1 Japanese G.P. 2026 from anywhere
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Can I watch the Japanese Grand Prix 2026 for free?
Formula 1 fans in select countries can watch the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix for free:
Luxembourg:
RTL Zwee keeps you across the action in every single 2026 Formula 1 race.
Belgium:
RTBF provides FREE F1 live streams in Belgium.
Austria:
ServusTV is providing a FREE streaming service to catch all the action from Suzuka.
If you’re visiting the U.S. or U.K. or anywhere else from these countries right now you can still catch the Japanese G.P. for free. Just use NordVPN and select a server in Austria, Belgium or Luxembourg and you’ll be good to go!
How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 in the U.S.
It’s all change in 2026 — not just for the cars, but for the American broadcaster of Formula 1.
Apple TV has taken the driver’s seat and will deliver full coverage of every race throughout the season, including the Japanese Grand Prix. Subscriptions start at just $12.99/month, giving fans comprehensive access to every Grand Prix.
New subscribers get a 7-day FREE trial.
Discover everything you need to know in our complete F1 Apple TV guide.
How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 in the U.K.
Sky Sports will be the exclusive broadcaster in the U.K. of the Japanese Grand Prix 2026.
Prices currently start at £20/month and streaming is also available through a NOW Sports Membership (£14.99 for a day pass).
You can also watch extended highlights on Sunday from 1 p.m. BST for free on Channel 4.
How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 in Canada
The Japanese Grand Prix will be broadcast on TSN in Canada.
TSN+ plans are available for as little as CA$8/month to watch all the F1 action online.
What time is the Japanese Grand Prix 2026 worldwide?
Lights out for the start of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix is set for 2 p.m. local time at the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday, March 29.
Here are the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:
- 10 p.m. PT (Sat.) — Pacific Time (UTC−7)
- 12 p.m. CT — Central Time (UTC−5)
- 1 a.m. ET — Eastern Time (UTC−4)
- 2 a.m. BRT — Rio de Janeiro (UTC−3)
- 6 a.m. BST — United Kingdom (UTC+1)
- 7 a.m. CET — Central Europe (UTC+2)
- 7 a.m. SAST — South Africa (UTC+2)
- 9 a.m. GST — Dubai (UTC+4)
- 10:30 p.m. IST — New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
- 12 p.m. WIB — Jakarta (UTC+7)
- 1 p.m. CST — Shanghai (UTC+8)
- 4 p.m. AEDT — Melbourne (UTC+11)