Japan F1 Tickets

History of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix

The Japanese Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship since 1976 when it was held at the Fuji Speedway before being removed from the F1 calendar for a decade. Formula One returned to Japan in 1987 at the Suzuka Circuit and remained there for 20 years. In 1994-5, Japan joined the exclusive list of countries to host multiple Formula One events in the same season, by adding the Pacific Grand Prix at the Okayama International Circuit. Toyota and Honda, owners of Fuji and Suzuka respectively, agreed to alternate between circuits in 2007, but this would only stand until 2009 when Suzuka took over full-time and has hosted the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix ever since.

The Japanese Grand Prix has been the host of 13 title-deciding races, including Ayrton Senna in 1988, 1990 1991, Sebastian Vettel in 2011, and Max Verstappen in 2022. Since 2024, the race has been held towards the start of the season, but it’s still the perfect race to secure Formula One tickets.

The 2020 and 2021 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Suzuka is set to host the event until 2029. Check out the information below to find out how to secure your tickets to the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix as well as top travel tips and grandstand recommendations.

How to Buy Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2026 Tickets

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Japanese Grand Prix Information

2026 Japanese Grand Prix Schedule

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix runs from March 27-29. Times provided are local:

• Friday 27th 11:30-12:30: Practice 1
• Friday 27th 15:00-16:00: Practice 2
• Saturday 28th 11:30-12:30: Practice 3
• Saturday 28th 15:00-16:00: Qualifying
• Sunday 29th 14:00: Race

Previous Winners

2025 Japanese Grand Prix Summary

Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2025 season and his fourth consecutive win at Suzuka, narrowly fending off intense pressure from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The race was a strategic battle, highlighted by a close pit-lane encounter where Norris briefly veered onto the grass while challenging Verstappen for the lead. Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli made history as the youngest-ever driver to lead a lap and set the fastest lap in his debut. Behind the top three, Charles Leclerc and George Russell rounded out the top five, while Yuki Tsunoda finished 12th in his first home race for Red Bull.

Repeat winners

6 – Michael Schumacher (1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
5 – Lewis Hamilton (2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018)
4 – Max Verstappen (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
4 – Sebastian Vettel (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
2 – Gerhard Berger (1987, 1991)
2 – Ayrton Senna (1988, 1993)
2 – Damon Hill (1994, 1996)
2 – Mika Häkkinen (1998, 1999)
2 – Fernando Alonso (2006, 2008)

Circuit information

Location: Suzuka International Racing Course, 7992 Inoucho, Suzuka, Mie 510-0295, Japan
Surface: Asphalt
Length: 5.807 km (3.608 miles)
Turns: 18
Direction: Clockwise
Capacity: 155,000

Best grandstands at the Japanese Grand Prix

Main Grandstands (V1 + V2)

• Expensive tickets, but great views (TV access too) with covered and reserved seats
• Overlooks the main straight and gives you viewing access to the pitlane
• The lower section (V1) has more affordable tickets due to V2 being able to see more of the track
• Close to the F1 Fanzone for off-track entertainment

Grandstand Q2

• Reserved seating with TV screen access
• The best ‘bang for buck’ tickets for the whole circuit
• Amazing view of the famous 130R corner makes this grandstand an overtaking hotspot
• Seats at the top end of the grandstand can even see down to the first couple of turns

Grandstand Q1

• Budget-friendly ticket option
• Reserved seating but reduced TV screen access and no coverage
• One end of the grandstand has good viewing access to the Casio Triangle, but tickets on the other side have restricted viewing

Grandstand B2

• Mid-range tickets with reserved seating and TV access
• Another fan-favourite, these tickets allow you to overlook the first sector of the lap, around First Corner and through Snake
• A great overtaking/action hotspot

Travelling to Suzuka

Key information

• Driving is possible, but parking can be limited
• Suzuka is quite far from any major cities, so travelling to the circuit can take some time
• Most international flights will land in Tokyo at Narita (NRT) or in Osaka at Kansai (KIX), 280 miles and 99 miles respectively, before boarding a domestic flight to Chubu (NGO), which is only 50 miles from the circuit
• Japan is very cash-dependent, so make sure you have plenty of Yen with you
• Tokyo and Osaka high-speed rail is an affordable and efficient way to travel to the circuit once in Japan

Train

• Train travel is cheap in Japan. Day tickets are roughly £3 and a Japan Rail Pass can help streamline the process
• This is the preferred method of transport for ticket holders at the Japanese Grand Prix. Fast, efficient and reliable trains run frequently
• From Tokyo, take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen line
• From Nagoya, take the Yokkaichi Station line and then take the Ise Railway to Suzuka Circuit Inō Station
• Shiroko Station is not the closest station to Suzuka but has express trains that can be convenient on race weekends

Bus

• Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto have buses running directly to Suzuka on race weekends
• Return tickets are around £7 and express routes can take as little as 15 minutes to arrive