Qualifying for Round 3 of the season, the Japanese Grand Prix, took place on Saturday, March 28. Both cars of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team (AMAF1) completed laps without issue during Friday’s Free Practice sessions and Saturday’s FP3, heading into qualifying with consistent running.
At 3:10 pm on March 29, the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Round 3 of the 2026 season, was held under cloudy conditions, with an air temperature of 16°C and track temperature of 36°C. A crowd of 130,000 attended Suzuka Circuit, with the race taking place alongside peak cherry blossom season.
Suzuka Circuit is a legendary stage of historic battles.The world’s greatest drivers have clashed at the limits of speed and spirit, creating dramatic comebacks and rain-soaked triumphs before passionate Japanese fans—always with Honda at the heart of the challenge.
