Round 3 · 27 – 29 MAR

Japanese Grand Prix

Race Weekend

Track Time Your Time
Asia/Tokyo
  • FP1 Fri, Mar 27 · 11:30 – Fri, Mar 27 · 12:30
  • FP2 Fri, Mar 27 · 15:00 – Fri, Mar 27 · 16:00
  • FP3 Sat, Mar 28 · 11:30 – Sat, Mar 28 · 12:30
  • Qualifying Sat, Mar 28 · 15:00 – Sat, Mar 28 · 16:00
  • Race Sun, Mar 29 · 14:00 – Sun, Mar 29 · 16:00

Race Recap

Andrea Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into victory at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, leading from the front to claim a commanding win for Mercedes at Suzuka. Oscar Piastri brought his McLaren home in second place, with Charles Leclerc completing the podium in third for Ferrari. Antonelli also set the fastest lap of the race — a 1:32.432 — to complete a dominant weekend. The race was not without incident: Oliver Bearman retired the Haas on lap 20, and Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin lasted only 30 laps before he too was forced out.

Qualifying

PosDriverTeamQ1Q2Q3
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:30.0351:29.0481:28.778
2George RussellMercedes1:29.9671:29.6861:29.076
3Oscar PiastriMcLaren1:30.2001:29.4511:29.132
4Charles LeclercFerrari1:29.9151:29.3031:29.405
5Lando NorrisMcLaren1:30.4011:29.7951:29.409
6Lewis HamiltonFerrari1:30.3091:29.5891:29.567
7Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team1:30.5841:29.8741:29.691
8Isack HadjarRed Bull1:30.6621:30.1041:29.978
9Gabriel BortoletoAudi1:30.3591:29.9901:30.274
10Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team1:30.7811:30.1091:30.319
11Max VerstappenRed Bull1:30.5191:30.262—
12Esteban OconHaas F1 Team1:30.9151:30.309—
13Nico HülkenbergAudi1:30.3581:30.387—
14Liam LawsonRB F1 Team1:30.6571:30.495—
15Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team1:30.9311:30.627—
16Carlos SainzWilliams1:30.9271:31.033—
17Alexander AlbonWilliams1:31.088——
18Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team1:31.090——
19Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team1:32.206——
20Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team1:32.330——
21Fernando AlonsoAston Martin1:32.646——
22Lance StrollAston Martin1:32.920——

Grand Prix (Race)

PosDriverTeamTime / RetiredGapPts
1Andrea Kimi Antonelli FLMercedes1:28:03.403—25
2Oscar PiastriMcLaren+13.722+13.72218
3Charles LeclercFerrari+15.270+15.27015
4George RussellMercedes+15.754+15.75412
5Lando NorrisMcLaren+23.479+23.47910
6Lewis HamiltonFerrari+25.037+25.0378
7Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team+32.340+32.3406
8Max VerstappenRed Bull+32.677+32.6774
9Liam LawsonRB F1 Team+50.180+50.1802
10Esteban OconHaas F1 Team+51.216+51.2161
11Nico HülkenbergAudi+52.280+52.280—
12Isack HadjarRed Bull+56.154+56.154—
13Gabriel BortoletoAudi+59.078+59.078—
14Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team+59.848+59.848—
15Carlos SainzWilliams+1:05.008+1:05.008—
16Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team+1:05.773+1:05.773—
17Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team+1:32.453+1:32.453—
18Fernando AlonsoAston Martin+26.548+26.548—
19Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team+42.621+42.621—
20Alexander AlbonWilliams+5.067+5.067—
21Lance StrollAston MartinRetired——
22Oliver BearmanHaas F1 TeamRetired——

About the Circuit

The Suzuka International Racing Course is one of the most demanding venues on the Formula 1 calendar, stretching 5.807 km per lap across 18 corners. Its figure-of-eight layout is unique among current Grand Prix circuits, producing a sequence of high-speed and technical sections that place heavy demands on both car and driver across an entire race distance.

Suzuka has hosted the Japanese Grand Prix for decades and holds a distinctive place in the sport’s history, regularly producing decisive championship moments. The circuit rewards mechanical balance and aerodynamic efficiency in equal measure, making setup compromise a central challenge for every team that arrives in Japan.

Read the full Suzuka International Racing Course Japanese Grand Prix guide →

Recent Japanese Grand Prix Winners

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Japanese Grand Prix 2026?

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix takes place on 29 March 2026. Practice sessions are held on 27 March, with qualifying on 28 March.

Where is the Japanese Grand Prix held?

The Japanese Grand Prix is held at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Japan.

How long is the Suzuka International Racing Course Japanese Grand Prix?

The Suzuka International Racing Course measures 5.807 km per lap and features 18 corners.

What is the lap record at Suzuka?

The current lap record at Suzuka is 1:30.983, set by Lewis Hamilton in 2019.

Who won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix driving for Mercedes. He started from pole position and also recorded the fastest lap of the race.

Who was on the podium at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix?

The podium was Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) in first, Oscar Piastri (McLaren) in second, and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) in third.

Who took pole position at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli took pole position for Mercedes at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.

Who retired from the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix?

Oliver Bearman retired from the race on lap 20 while driving for Haas F1 Team. Lance Stroll also retired on lap 30 with Aston Martin.

Telemetry highlights

Full telemetry →
Pole
Kimi ANTONELLI
1:28.778
Fastest race lap
Kimi ANTONELLI
1:32.432 · L49
Fastest pit
Lewis HAMILTON
22.89s
Race
53 laps
1 SC
Conditions
34.1°C track
18.6°C air · dry
Top 5 fastest race laps
Ranked by single-lap speed, not race finish position.
RankDriverTeamTyreTimeGap
1Kimi ANTONELLIMercedes H1:32.432—
2George RUSSELLMercedes H1:32.549+0.117
3Charles LECLERCFerrari H1:32.634+0.202
4Lewis HAMILTONFerrari H1:32.777+0.345
5Oscar PIASTRIMcLaren H1:32.996+0.564
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