Round 3 · Suzuka, Japan

Aramco Japanese Grand Prix

Mar 26 – Mar 28, 2026 Suzuka International Racing Course FINAL

Weekend schedule

5 sessions
  1. Free Practice 1 Apple TV George Russell Results
  2. Free Practice 2 Apple TV Oscar Piastri Results
  3. Free Practice 3 Apple TV Kimi Antonelli Results
  4. Qualifying Apple TV Kimi Antonelli Results
  5. Race Apple TV Kimi Antonelli Results

Race classification

22 drivers
Pos Driver Team Laps Pits Time / Gap
1 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 53 1 1:28:03.403
2 Oscar Piastri McLaren 53 1 +13.722
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 53 1 +15.270
4 George Russell Mercedes 53 1 +15.754
5 Lando Norris McLaren 53 1 +23.479
6 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 53 1 +25.037
7 Pierre Gasly Alpine 53 1 +32.340
8 Max Verstappen Red Bull 53 1 +32.677
9 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 53 1 +50.180
10 Esteban Ocon Haas 53 1 +51.216
11 Nico Hülkenberg Audi 53 1 +52.280
12 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 53 1 +56.154
13 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 53 1 +59.078
14 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 53 1 +59.848
15 Carlos Sainz Williams 53 1 +1:05.008
16 Franco Colapinto Alpine 53 1 +1:05.773
17 Sergio Pérez Cadillac 53 1 +1:32.453
18 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 52 2 +1 Lap
19 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 52 1 +1 Lap
20 Alexander Albon Williams 51 6 +2 Laps
21 Lance Stroll Retired Aston Martin 30 3 Retired
22 Oliver Bearman Retired Haas 20 1 Retired

Circuit guide

Track
Layout of Suzuka International Racing Course
Type
Track
Length
5.807 km
Race distance
307.471 km
Laps
53
Turns
18
Direction
Counterclockwise
Opened
1987
Lap record
1:30.965 — Kimi Antonelli (2025)
Location
Suzuka, Japan

Where to watch the Aramco Japanese GP

Every session of the weekend — practice, qualifying and the race — is broadcast on Apple TV. Check your local listings for the exact coverage in your country.

Formula 1 headlines

All news
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