Franco Colapinto of Argentina driving the Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on March 28, 2026 in Suzuka, Japan. Clive Mason/Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.
Two weeks after the Chinese Grand Prix, drivers have taken to the Suzuka Circuit for the third F1 race weekend of the season. Following three practices and qualifying, the Japanese Grand Prix Race will be broadcast live in the U.S. on Saturday, March 28, at 10 p.m. PT or, for East Coasters, Sunday, March 29, at 1 a.m. ET. Since the 2026 season marks the start of F1 and Apple TV’s five-year streaming deal, Apple TV serves as the exclusive U.S. home for every practice, qualifying, sprint and race, including this weekend’s Japanese GP.
watch f1 japan free with apple tv 7-day trial shop amazon’s official f1 merch storeIn additional to the main event, all of the weekend’s practice and qualifying rounds are available on-demand at Apple TV’s Formula 1 hub. Following a seven-day free trial period for new subscribers, Apple TV is $12.99 per month.
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For a larger streaming library, customers can opt to bundle and save over 30 percent with the Apple TV and Peacock bundle deal, $14.99 per month for Apple TV and Peacock Premium, and $19.99 per month for the Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus package.
get 30%+ off Apple TV, peacock bundleAt a Glance: How to Watch 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Race
- When: Saturday, March 28, 10 p.m. PT/Sunday, March 29, 1 a.m. ET
- Stream online: Apple TV, Apple TV and Peacock Bundle
Where to Watch F1 Japan 2026 Live: Japanese Grand Prix Air Date and Time, Apple TV Free Trial
The 2026 Aramco Japanese Grand Prix airs live in the U.S. on Saturday, March 28, at 10 p.m. PT/Sunday, March 29, at 1 a.m. ET, available to livestream exclusively on Apple TV. Following a seven-day free trial, new subscribers can sign up for Apple TV at $12.99 per month.
apple tv free trialDeal-savvy streamers can take advantage of the Apple TV and Peacock bundle deal and save over 30 percent. The bundle comes out to $14.99 per month for the Apple TV and Peacock Premium package, and $19.99 per month for the Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus package.
claim 30%+ off Apple TV and peacockLooking to watch the Japanese GP’s practice and qualifying rounds? Apple TV is home to every practice, qualifying and sprint session, both live and on-demand. Plus, the eighth season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive is now streaming on Apple TV in the U.S., also included in the seven-day trial period. Additional curated F1 programming including rule changes, new cars, team updates and 2025 season highlights is also available at Apple TV’s Formula 1 hub.
See the full 2026 Formula 1 racing schedule here, and visit Apple TV’s Formula 1 channel to take advantage of the free trial period.
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