What time is F1 race today? Japanese Grand Prix start time, live stream and TV channel

The 2024 F1 season returns from a two-week break with the 49th edition of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, which gets underway at 2 p.m. local time (JST).

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen's so-far perfect defence of his title took a big hit in Australia last time out, withdrawing with brake failure in just the third lap as Carlos Sainz stormed to victory for Ferrari. 

With Verstappen and Red Bull keen to make an immediate response this weekend, and Ferrari's Sainz and Charles Leclerc keen to keep setting the pace at Suzuka, we're in for another enthralling day of racing at one of F1's most iconic circuits. 

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For all the scheduling, TV and streaming details for the fourth race of the 2024 F1 season, The Sporting News has you covered. 

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What time does 2024 Japanese Grand Prix race start?

This year's Japanese Grand Prix begins at 2:00 p.m. local time (JST) at the Suzuka International Racing Course on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Here's how that start time translates across some of the world's major regions.

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F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2024 TV channel

F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2024 live stream