Formula 1 moves on to one of its most popular venues, the Japanese GP at Suzuka, a venue that has produced many thrills and spills over the years.
Here is our first batch of pictures of the weekend, covering Thursday’s media day in the F1 paddock.
Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team prepares to ride the circuit.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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(L to R): Ted Kravitz (GBR) Sky Sports Pitlane Reporter with Rachel Brookes (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Reporter and Karun Chandhok (IND) Sky Sports F1 Presenter.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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(L to R): Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team and team mate Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team at a team photograph.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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(L to R): Alan Permane (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team Team Principal; Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03; Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team; Peter Bayer (AUT) Racing Bulls Formula One Team Chief Executive Officer - at a team photograph.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Paddock atmosphere - Racing Bulls Formula One Team Japanese script written on their pit garage boards.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Red Bull Racing RB22 pushed down the pit lane.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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McLaren F1 Team MCL40 being prepared by mechanics.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Jak Crawford (USA) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR26 Reserve Driver.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Haas F1 Team VF-26.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Isack Hadjar (FRA) Red Bull Racing.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Audi F1 Team R26 nosecone.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - ferris wheel.
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Circuit atmosphere - pit lane.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia Ferrari.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Paddock atmosphere - Tag Heuer clock.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03 nosecone.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Pirelli wet tyres.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - fans in the pits.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Audi F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - Pirelli fans in the pits.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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(L to R): Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team with team mate Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Ayao Komatsu (JPN) Haas F1 Team Principal.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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(L to R): Graeme Lowdon (GBR) Cadillac Formula 1 Team, Team Principal with Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team Reserve Driver and Laura Marchant (GBR) Cadillac Formula 1 Team Executive Assistant.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Racing Bulls Formula One Team wheel hubs.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - Cadillac Formula 1 Team fan in the pits.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - Aston Martin F1 Team fan in the pits.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia Ferrari fans in the pits.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team fans in the pits.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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(L to R): Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team with Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Ryo Hirakawa (JPN) Haas F1 Team Reserve Driver.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - Suzuka branding trackside.
26.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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Circuit detail - 130R.
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