Formula 1 returns to the track this Friday night for the final session before the grid definition for the 2026 Japanese GP. Anticipation is growing for the qualifying session at Suzuka, which takes place early Saturday morning.
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The immediate highlight is FP3, which will be held at 23:30 this Friday in Brasília time. This will be the last opportunity for fine adjustments to the cars before the direct battle for pole position.
The qualifying session for the Japanese GP takes place at 03:00 on Saturday morning, bringing the drivers together to fight for the top positions on the starting grid. The Suzuka circuit, known for its technical demands, usually makes this session even more decisive.
The race will be held on Sunday at 02:00, also in Brasília time, closing out the weekend of the second round of the 2026 season. The race at the Japanese circuit usually requires strategy and precision from the drivers.
Coverage of the Japanese GP will be extensive for fans. F1MANIA.NET provides live text coverage of all sessions, while F1 TV Pro broadcasts everything live with images. Sportv shows all weekend activities, including the race, and Globo broadcasts the qualifying session and race live.
The Brazilian audience also closely follows Gabriel Bortoleto’s presence at Sauber, marking Brazil’s return to the Formula 1 grid after several years.
With qualifying approaching, Suzuka promises another intense chapter of the season, with the grid definition being crucial for the outcome of Sunday’s race.
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