Starting grid and TV schedule for the 2026 Japan F1 Grand Prix
- Published on 28/03/2026 20:48
Join us in Suzuka this Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 AM for the third round of the 2026 F1 season.
The hierarchy of F1 is undergoing significant changes. On Saturday, March 28, Kimi Antonelli made a big impact by securing the pole position for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. On the challenging Suzuka circuit, the young Italian confirms his current dominance at Mercedes by once again outperforming his teammate George Russell.
For the second time in three races, the Italian prodigy will start from the front. Unfazed, Antonelli took advantage of George Russell’s (2nd) setup errors to claim the prime position before the first turn.
Behind the Silver Arrows, the threat comes from Oscar Piastri. Qualified 3rd, the Australian hopes to finally see the chequered flag after a rough start to the season. He will start alongside Charles Leclerc, whose ability to make a strong getaway will be one of the key points of the Grand Prix, starting this Sunday, March 29 at 7:00 AM summer time. Don’t forget to set your alarms! Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton complete the top 6.
The sensation Isack Hadjar, Verstappen in trouble
The French contingent shines on this starting grid. Pierre Gasly in 7th confirms Alpine’s revival, but it’s Isack Hadjar who draws all the attention. The rookie Frenchman secures 8th place, outperforming a unrecognizable and disillusioned Max Verstappen in 11th position. This is the second time this season that the prodigy has outqualified the three-time world champion from the Netherlands.
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This page is translated from the original post "Grille de départ et horaires TV du Grand Prix F1 du Japon 2026" in French.
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