Whisper it, but we have the seeds of another inter-team battle. A fortnight after recording his maiden Grand Prix victory, Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position for the Japanese GP. Alongside him on the front row is George Russell, and the Mercedes teammates will each have their elbows out. Lights-out is set for 6am BST.
Japanese Grand Prix 2026 free stream
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Japanese Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
(All times BST)
Sunday, 29th March
6am – Japanese Grand Prix
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Russell's somewhat cocky demeanor over the past few months betrayed the conviction that the Silver Arrows are way ahead of the pack. What he perhaps hadn't bargained for was his 19-year-old teammate, in just his second season in F1, adapting to the new regulations so quickly.
Following a disastrous start to the season, McLaren are beginning to show their teeth too. Even Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have got more running than Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri so far. The reigning world champion finished fifth in the opener but wasn't able to start in Shanghai, while his teammate is yet to make it to the grid.
However, Piastri is starting from third on the grid at Suzuka, with Norris in fifth. Charles Leclerc is the meat in the sandwich, and those Ferraris are so rapid off the line that he could well slingshot himself into an early lead. Lewis Hamilton starts off Norris' shoulder in sixth. Max Verstappen, way back in 11th, is said to be contemplating his Formula One future.
Below we'll show you how to watch Japanese Grand Prix live streams from anywhere in the world.
Watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 live from anywhere
Most F1 live streams are location-sensitive, which means you won't be able to access your preferred coverage when travelling abroad. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a straightforward but powerful app that lets you alter your virtual location and thus unblock any Japanese GP stream – including the free coverage in Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium.
NordVPN is our pick of the best VPN services. It's affordable, fast, stable and easy to use. Try it risk-free for 30 days and see for yourself.
How to use a VPN for any Japanese GP live stream
1. Sign up to the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For the F1, you may wish to choose Austria for Servus TV.
3. Head over to Servus TV on your browser or device and enjoy the free Japanese Grand Prix live stream.
How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 in 4K Ultra HD in the UK
In the UK, you can watch the Japanese Grand Prix, along with every F1 race, in 4K via Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck. You'll need to subscribe to an Ultra HD package and have a 4K TV.
Head over to the Sky Sports F1 Ultra HD channel to watch every race, qualifying and practice in 4K and HDR.
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F1 TV Pro is available in over 188 countries – but not the UK (you can use the basic 'Access' version for live timings but you can't watch any races live). F1 TV Premium is available in the US.
F1 TV Pro is available via the F1 TV website, iOS/Android apps, Roku TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV and other mobile devices.
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Watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 live streams in the USA
In the USA, Apple TV is showing the Japanese Grand Prix – and Practice sessions are free-to-air all season.
A subscription costs $12.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial, though better deals are available to Apple customers.
Buying an eligible Apple device, including select iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac models, gets you free Apple TV access for three months.
Apple One, which bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade and 50GB of iCloud Storage, starts at $19.95 per month after a 1-month free trial.
Alternatively, for a limited time the Apple Music Student Subscription includes Apple TV, and costs $6 per month.
Watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 live streams in Australia
Fox Sports has the rights to show every live F1 race in Australia. That means Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers get a front-row seat to the Japanese GP too.
Kayo offers new customers a FREE 7-day trial to test the waters, after which it starts at AU$29.99 a month for the base Standard tier. For up to 4K video quality and simultaneous streaming on up to two devices, you'll need the Kayo Premium plan for AU$45.99 a month.
Subscribers can also stream the action via Foxtel Now by adding the Sports package ($30 a month).
10Play shows free highlights of every 2026 F1 race.
Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Start Times Around The World
Session |
Local (JST) |
ET |
PT |
GMT/BST |
AEDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Practice 1 |
Fri: 11.30am |
Thu: 10.30pm |
Thu: 7.30pm |
Fri: 2.30am |
Fri: 1.30pm |
Practice 2 |
Fri: 3pm |
Fri: 2.30am |
Thu: 11.30pm |
Fri: 6.30am |
Fri: 5.30pm |
Practice 3 |
Sat: 11.30am |
Fri: 10.30pm |
Fri: 7.30pm |
Sat: 2.30am |
Sat: 1.30pm |
Qualifying |
Sat: 3pm |
Sat: 2am |
Fri: 11pm |
Sat: 6am |
Sat: 5pm |
Grand Prix |
Sun: 2pm |
Sun: 1am |
Sat: 10pm |
Sun: 6am |
Sun: 4pm |
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