F1 Japanese GP 2026 - Current Standings, India Timings, Where To Watch?

The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to the legendary Suzuka Circuit for the Japanese Grand Prix, the third round of the year following the eventful sprint weekend in China.

Known for its demanding layout, Suzuka always delivers high-speed action and strategic battles.

With George Russell and Kimi Antonelli having won each of the first two races, Mercedes currently leads both the Constructors' (teams) and Drivers' championships.

F1 Chinese GP 2026 Results

The Chinese Grand Prix saw Kimi Antonelli take his maiden F1 victory after a near-flawless drive from start to finish. This win makes him the second youngest F1 race winner of all time, at 19 years and 202 days. 

George Russell followed in second position, while Lewis Hamilton finished third, getting his much-awaited first podium with Ferrari after an intense battle with his teammate Charles Leclerc.

Last year's championship protagonists had a day to forget. 

McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were unable to start the race due to different technical issues on their cars, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen had to retire his car on lap 45 following an ERS (energy recovery system) coolant failure.

F1 Drivers' Championship Standings after Chinese GP

1. George Russell (Mercedes) - 51 points
2. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 47 points
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 34 points
    

F1 Constructors' Championship Standings after Chinese GP

1. Mercedes - 98 points
2. Ferrari - 67 points
3. McLaren - 18 points
    

F1 Japanese GP 2026 Schedule

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix will be a traditional race weekend with the usual three practice sessions, giving teams enough time to dial in their car setups for qualifying on Saturday and the 53-lap race on Sunday. All timings below are in Indian Standard Time (IST).

Update: AccuWeather reports a 55 percent chance of rain on race day, making the event even more exciting to watch. Hopefully, it does not rain too heavily, as that could lead to delays or even cancellation.

Where to Watch F1 Japanese GP in India?

Every session can be streamed live on FanCode and F1TV in India. You can also catch the action on the Tata Play FanCode Sports TV channel.

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