This weekend, Formula 1 kicks off the third round of its 2026 season with the Japanese Grand Prix, promising excitement and competition. Mercedes, in a prominent position, will look to maintain its perfect record following victories at the Grands Prix of Australia and China.
With a combination of speed and strategy, Mercedes drivers have shown formidable performance and are preparing to challenge the only significant rival, Ferrari. Meanwhile, Aston Martin and Cadillac find themselves in a fight to avoid finishing without points.
The next key development will occur at Suzuka, which will be the last grand prix before heading to Miami in May, following the cancellations of the Grands Prix of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain due to the conflict in the Middle East.
How to Follow the Japanese Grand Prix
Fans in the UK will be able to enjoy the GP through Sky Sports, celebrating its 14th year as the official broadcaster of the competition. Sessions will also be available on the Sky Go app or NOW TV. Additionally, Channel 4 will offer highlights of key moments from qualifying and the race.
Viewers in the United States can now follow the championship through Apple TV, which has taken on the role of exclusive broadcaster in a five-year deal valued at around $140 million annually.
Schedule for the Japanese Grand Prix
Below is the GP schedule:
- FP1: March 27 at 11:30 (local time) – 02:30 (CEST)
- FP2: March 27 at 15:00 (local time) – 06:00 (CEST)
- FP3: March 28 at 11:30 (local time) – 02:30 (CEST)
- Qualifying: March 28 at 15:00 (local time) – 06:00 (CEST)
- Race: March 29 at 14:00 (local time) – 05:00 (CEST)
Weather Forecast
Regarding the weather, conditions are expected to be favorable for the event. Friday promises a sunny day with temperatures ranging between 15C and 17C, and humidity potentially dropping to 48%. The forecast for Saturday remains similar with comparable temperatures. Sunday’s race is also expected to be dry, with sunny intervals and temperatures around 19C.
F1 2026 Driver and Constructor Standings
In the drivers’ table, George Russell leads with 51 points, followed by Kimi Antonelli with 47. As for constructors, Mercedes dominated with 98 points. Teams will continue their intense competition in the world of Formula 1.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
