The start of Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix has been delayed slightly due to a dramatic accident in a support race.

Round three of the 2026 season at Suzuka was due to start at 2pm local time on Sunday afternoon.

The start of the formation lap was delayed by 10 minutes, though, due to ongoing barrier repairs at Turn 12.

A big crash occurred in the supporting Porsche Carrera Cup Japan when two cars collided through the flat-out right hander before the Spoon Curves towards the end of the middle sector.

One was fired off to the left through the air and was already rolling when it made contact with the barriers and fence, clearing both. The driver appeared to walk away unharmed.

F1’s pitlane opened at a delayed time of 1.30pm for reconnaissance laps to coincide with the new start time.