Japanese Grand Prix 2026
Suzuka Suzuka, Japan
Japanese Grand Prix took place at Suzuka, Japan as round 3 of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.
- Round
- 3
- Season
- 2026
- Circuit
- Suzuka
- Dates
- 27–29 Mar 2026
- Race winner
- Kimi Antonelli
2026 Japanese Grand Prix race summary
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the season. Antonelli crossed the line 13.722 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri, with Charles Leclerc third. The race ran to 53 laps.
Kimi Antonelli took pole position with a 1:28.778. Antonelli converted P1 on the grid into the win. Liam Lawson gained the most places, going from P14 to P9.
Antonelli made one pit stop and used two sets of tyres: medium and hard. Antonelli also set the fastest lap, a 1:32.432 on lap 49.
The race had one safety car period. Two drivers retired: Lance Stroll and Oliver Bearman. It stayed dry, with an air temperature around 19°C and the track around 34°C.
Key facts
- Winner
- Kimi Antonelli from P1
- Winning margin
- 13.722s
- Pole
- Kimi Antonelli 1:28.778
- Fastest lap
- Kimi Antonelli 1:32.432, lap 49
- Laps
- 53
- Safety cars
- 1
- Virtual safety cars
- None
- Retirements
- 2
- Weather
- Dry air 19°C, track 34°C
Weekend schedule
Race result
| Pos | Driver | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli ANT | Winner |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri PIA | +13.722s |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc LEC | +15.270s |
| 4 | George Russell RUS | +15.754s |
| 5 | Lando Norris NOR | +23.479s |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton HAM | +25.037s |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly GAS | +32.340s |
| 8 | Max Verstappen VER | +32.677s |
| 9 | Liam Lawson LAW | +50.180s |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon OCO | +51.216s |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg HUL | +52.280s |
| 12 | Isack Hadjar HAD | +56.154s |
| 13 | +59.078s | |
| 14 | Arvid Lindblad LIN | +59.848s |
| 15 | Carlos Sainz SAI | +65.008s |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto COL | +65.773s |
| 17 | Sergio Perez PER | +92.453s |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso ALO | +1.000s |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas BOT | +1.000s |
| 20 | Alexander Albon ALB | +2.000s |
| — | Lance Stroll STR | DNF |
| — | Oliver Bearman BEA | DNF |
Gap to leader
Classified finishers P2–P10 at the chequered flag, seconds behind the race winner