Suzuka is the kind of circuit that sorts out who actually has a fast car and who was just lucky in the first two rounds. Antonelli took his first career win in Shanghai, Russell finished second, and Mercedes now leads both championships.

Two races in, and the 2026 season already has no clear favorite. Kimi Antonelli took his first career win in Shanghai, Russell finished second, and Mercedes now leads both championships. Russell heads into Suzuka with 51 points,

Regulation changes are having a huge impact on this fascinating season.

Race day at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix (Sunday, March 29) is upon us and here is how you can catch all of the F1 action at the Suzuka International Circuit. Following his maiden grand prix victory in Shanghai,