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Japanese 2026 GP recap
How the Japanese GP weekend played out. Results, the biggest stories, and everything you missed from the Japanese Grand Prix weekend - in 30 seconds.
Podium
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
Oscar Piastri
Driver of the Day
Top stories from the weekend
Weekend stories are still being gathered. Check back shortly after the race.
Race
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:28:03.403 | 25pts |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +13.722s | 18pts |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +15.270s | 15pts |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | +15.754s | 12pts |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +23.479s | 10pts |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +25.037s | 8pts |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +32.340s | 6pts |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +32.677s | 4pts |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +50.180s | 2pts |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +51.216s | 1pts |
Qualifying
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:28.778 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:29.076 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:29.132 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:29.405 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:29.409 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:29.567 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:29.691 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:29.978 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:30.274 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:30.319 |
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