Watch live streams of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix to find out if Ferrari, which looked better in China than in Australia, can come even closer to challenging Mercedes’ dominance. Speaking of which, Antonelli, after taking his first F1 victory in Shanghai, is now a serious title contender alongside George Russell.
We are also likely to see the end of Max Verstappen’s dominance at Suzuka. They have won the last four races here, but with Red Bull now firmly in the midfield, they are unfortunately far from challenging the top teams.
Speaking of top teams, McLaren had a surprise in China, registering a double DNS, both related to power unit systems. It’s worth noting that they use the Mercedes power unit, but so far they haven’t been able to extract the performance like Mercedes has. Oscar Piastri, in fact, has not started in either of the two races this season, so he will be eager to get a clean start in Japan.
Of course, the new energy management system will be the talk of the paddock all weekend. While Suzuka is a fast track, it also features several major braking zones, creating opportunities for energy harvesting. That could lead to more overtaking on a circuit not traditionally known for it.
Here’s how to watch the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.
2026 Japanese Grand Prix Schedule
Practice 1: Friday March 27 | 2:30 am GMT / 10:30 pm ET (Thursday)
Practice 2: Friday March 27 | 6 a.m. GMT / 2 a.m. Eastern Time
Practice 3: Saturday March 28 | 2:30 am GMT / 10:30 pm ET (Friday)
Qualifying: Saturday March 28 | 6 a.m. GMT / 2 a.m. Eastern Time
Japanese Grand Prix: Sunday March 29 | 6 a.m. Eastern Time / 1 a.m. Eastern Time
How to watch the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix for FREE
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix is not available for free in all countries. However, at these select destinations, lucky F1 fans can watch the practice sessions, qualifying and the entire race/highlights for FREE.
Traveling abroad during the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix? You can use a VPN to watch all the action for free as if you were at home.
How to watch the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix from anywhere
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