Circuit
Suzuka Circuit
Japanese Grand Prix 2027 start time
The 2027 Japanese Grand Prix is round 4 of 24, racing on Sunday, 11 April 2027 at Suzuka Circuit — a sprint weekend. Formula 1 confirms session start times closer to the race; this page then shows them in your timezone automatically.
Round
4 of 24
Race day
Sunday, 11 April
Weekend
Sprint
Suzuka Circuit — circuit facts
- Lap length: 5.807 km · Race distance: 53 laps
- First F1 Grand Prix: 1987
- Race lap record: 1:30.965 — Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes, 2025)
- One of the few figure-of-eight layouts in motorsport, where the track crosses over itself.
Recent winners at Suzuka Circuit
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
About round 4
- Grand Prix: 🇯🇵 Japanese Grand Prix, Japan
- Circuit: Suzuka Circuit
- Round 4 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship
- Weekend: 9–11 April 2027 — a sprint weekend
Planning ahead? See the full F1 2027 calendar, the 2027 driver line-up, or how to watch F1 wherever you are. More on the venue: Suzuka Circuit.
Japanese Grand Prix 2027 — FAQ
When is the 2027 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2027 Japanese Grand Prix is round 4 of 24, racing on Sunday, 11 April 2027 at Suzuka Circuit in Japan. The race weekend runs 9–11 April 2027.
What time does the 2027 Japanese Grand Prix start?
Formula 1 hasn't published the 2027 session start times yet — they're confirmed a few weeks before the race. This page updates automatically to show the start time converted to your timezone the moment they're released.
Is the 2027 Japanese Grand Prix a sprint weekend?
Yes. The 2027 Japanese round is one of the season's 10 sprint weekends, so it adds a sprint race and sprint qualifying to the usual programme.
Who won the most recent Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit?
Max Verstappen won for Red Bull Racing in 2025, the most recent running at Suzuka Circuit.
Where is the 2027 Japanese Grand Prix held?
At Suzuka Circuit in Japan. It's round 4 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship.
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2027 calendar last verified Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Source: Official Formula 1 2027 calendar (formula1.com/en/racing/2027, announced 16 September 2026) and the 2027 event pages for Madring, Portimão and Istanbul Park. Race dates and sprint weekends are confirmed; session start times aren’t published yet. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1.