2026 · Round 3 / 23Completed
2026 Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka Circuit · Suzuka, Japan
Winner
Antonelli
Mercedes · 1:28:03.403
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix for Mercedes, finishing 13.722 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri (McLaren), with Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) completing the podium. Antonelli had also started from pole position. Antonelli set the fastest lap, a 1:32.432 on lap 49.
It was round 3 of 23 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on 27–29 March 2026.
After round 3, Andrea Kimi Antonelli led the 2026 drivers' championship on 72 points, 9 ahead of George Russell. Mercedes led the constructors' standings on 135 points.
Results
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2026 Japanese Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix took place on 27–29 March 2026. It was round 3 of 23 of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
What time did the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix start?
Lights out was at 14:00 local time (05:00 UTC) on Sunday, 29 March 2026.