How to Buy 2026 Japan F1 Tickets: Suzuka Seats, Schedule and Transport

Introduction: The Japanese Grand Prix is one of the most anticipated events on the F1 calendar every year for racing fans worldwide. Beyond the thrill of watching F1 cars race at full speed up close, the atmosphere at the track is electric. But many people who want to attend have no idea how to buy tickets. This article rounds up everything you need to know about buying Japan F1 tickets, the race schedule, and how to get there, so you can plan an exciting trip to the race.

1. How to buy 2026 Japan F1 tickets: a guide to Suzuka Circuit tickets

• (1) When do tickets go on sale?

2026 Japan F1 tickets go on sale at 11:00am on 13 October 2025. Because tickets are in such high demand, the popular grandstand sections often sell out shortly after release, so we recommend registering an account on the official website in advance and buying early.

• (2) Where to buy tickets

2026 Japan F1 tickets can be bought either through official websites or authorised third-party ticketing platforms.

• Official ticketing sites: Suzuka Circuit MobilityStation (Japan F1's official site), F1 Tickets (F1's global official site, which may be pricier)
• Third-party platforms: KKday (available in Chinese), P1 Travel (a European ticketing platform)
• (3) Ticket types

F1 tickets generally come as either a "single-day ticket" or a "three-day ticket", though Japan F1 mainly sells "three-day tickets" and "Thursday & Friday tickets".

Three-day ticket: covers all three days, including Friday practice, Saturday qualifying and Sunday's race.

Thursday & Friday ticket: covers Thursday's open paddock walk and Friday's practice sessions, with Thursday letting you walk the circuit and pit area.

• (4) Ticket prices

Japan F1 ticket prices vary mainly by seating section. Typical prices are as follows:

• Main Grandstand V1/V2: around ¥80,000–100,000
• Corner area B1/B2: around ¥56,000–90,000
• Grandstand Q1/Q2: around ¥29,000–58,000
• Grandstand C/D/E: around ¥22,800–37,800
• Grandstand S/S-BOX: from around ¥60,000

2. How do you choose your seats for Japan F1? A guide to Suzuka seating

• Main Grandstand V1/V2: located right by the start line, giving you the full tension of an F1 launch along with a complete view of the start, pit stops and standings, plus a distant view of the podium and other key sections of the track.
• Corner area B1/B2: popular seating at the first corner after the start, offering a wide viewing angle that captures both high-speed cornering and straight-line acceleration.
• Grandstand Q1/Q2: positioned between the last two corners, with a big screen and a prime view of the crucial late-race overtaking battles, as drivers fight for position on the run to the main straight.
• Grandstand C/D/E: a popular section between the first and second corners, where you can watch drivers navigate consecutive turns and brake into slides. This area often doubles as a driver fan zone, with a genuinely lively atmosphere.
• Grandstand S/S-BOX: private group box seating near the final corner, also an excellent spot to watch pit stops and tyre changes.
• General admission G/H/I/M/O/P/N: this is unreserved seating, first come first served. Cheaper, but further from the main track.

3. When is the 2026 Japan F1 race? Full schedule

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix runs over three days, covering the race itself as well as free practice and qualifying. A range of trackside events also run throughout, giving fans the complete F1 experience.

4. How do you get to the Japan F1 circuit? Transport information

There are several ways to reach Suzuka Circuit for the race, mostly departing from Nagoya. Once you reach the nearby station, shuttle services get you the rest of the way quickly and easily.

• (1) From Nagoya to Suzuka Circuit

Travelling from Nagoya is the main way to reach Suzuka Circuit, and we recommend going by train. Here is what you need to know:

• **Kintetsu Line:** take the Kintetsu Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Shiroko Station, about 50 minutes, then transfer to a Mie Kotsu bus or taxi for around 20 more minutes to reach the circuit.
• **Ise Railway Line:** take a JR train from Nagoya Station to Suzuka Circuit Inou Station, about 75 minutes, then walk 20–30 minutes or take a taxi the rest of the way.

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• (2) Reserved-seat direct shuttle buses

During the F1 event, fully reserved direct shuttle buses run to Suzuka Circuit — we recommend booking early through the official F1 website, especially for Saturday and Sunday, which tend to sell out fast.

• Nagoya Station: take the direct Circuit Express, departing every 10 minutes, running Friday through Sunday only
• Sakae Station: take the direct Circuit Express from Oasis 21, running Saturday and Sunday only
• (3) Suzuka Circuit shuttle services

During the F1 event, Suzuka Circuit runs a range of shuttle options to help fans from all over reach the track easily.

• **Kintetsu Line, Shiroko Station:** on arrival at Shiroko Station, a temporary shuttle bus runs directly to the circuit's P7 car park, with frequent departures and no reservation needed

Suzuka's official transport information

5. In closing

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