Japanese Grand Prix
Round 3 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
2026-03-29
Winner: Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
Who won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli driving for Mercedes, starting from pole position. Oscar Piastri finished second, +13.722 behind, with Charles Leclerc completing the podium. Andrea Kimi Antonelli also set the fastest lap of the race at 1:32.432. It was an attrition-heavy race with 5 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 3 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Liam Lawson was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 5 positions from P14 to finish P9.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1:30.035 |
| 2 | George Russell | 1:29.967 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 1:30.200 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 1:29.915 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 1:30.401 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:30.309 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 1:30.584 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 1:30.662 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 1:30.359 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 1:30.781 |
| 11 | Max Verstappen | 1:30.519 |
| 12 | Esteban Ocon | 1:30.915 |
| 13 | Nico Hülkenberg | 1:30.358 |
| 14 | Liam Lawson | 1:30.657 |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | 1:30.931 |
| 16 | Carlos Sainz | 1:30.927 |
| 17 | Alexander Albon | 1:31.088 |
| 18 | Oliver Bearman | 1:31.090 |
| 19 | Sergio Pérez | 1:32.206 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:32.330 |
| 21 | Fernando Alonso | 1:32.646 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll | 1:32.920 |
Pit Stop Strategy
Position Changes
Lap Positions (Top 5)
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Pit Stops
| Driver | Stop | Lap | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lando Norris | 1 | 16 | 23.316 |
| Oliver Bearman | 1 | 16 | 25.081 |
| Charles Leclerc | 1 | 17 | 22.992 |
| Franco Colapinto | 1 | 17 | 23.649 |
| Oscar Piastri | 1 | 18 | 23.444 |
| Arvid Lindblad | 1 | 18 | 26.335 |
| Esteban Ocon | 1 | 19 | 24.629 |
| Isack Hadjar | 1 | 19 | 23.698 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 1 | 19 | 25.129 |
| George Russell | 1 | 21 | 22.937 |
| Sergio Pérez | 1 | 21 | 27.307 |
| Lance Stroll | 1 | 21 | 25.083 |
| Fernando Alonso | 1 | 21 | 26.458 |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1 | 22 | 23.288 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 1 | 22 | 22.891 |
| Pierre Gasly | 1 | 22 | 24.304 |
| Max Verstappen | 1 | 22 | 24.490 |
| Liam Lawson | 1 | 22 | 24.165 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 1 | 22 | 24.630 |
| Carlos Sainz | 1 | 22 | 24.396 |
| Alexander Albon | 1 | 22 | 24.600 |
| Nico Hülkenberg | 1 | 23 | 23.999 |
| Fernando Alonso | 2 | 23 | 24.014 |
| Lance Stroll | 2 | 24 | 23.501 |
| Alexander Albon | 2 | 45 | 23.072 |
| Alexander Albon | 3 | 46 | 24.103 |
| Alexander Albon | 4 | 47 | 26.053 |
| Alexander Albon | 5 | 48 | 32.736 |
| Alexander Albon | 6 | 49 | 24.337 |