Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.

2025 Japanese Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results

Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps
1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:28.549s 23
2 George Russell Mercedes 1:28.712s + 0.163s 28
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:28.965s + 0.416s 26
4 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:29.051s + 0.502s 24
5 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:29.065s + 0.516s 22
6 Yuki Tsunoda Red bull 1:29.172s + 0.623s 24
7 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:29.222s + 0.673s 24
8 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls 1:29.225s + 0.676s 27
9 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:29.284s + 0.735s 27
10 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:29.333s + 0.784s 27
11 Alexander Albon Williams 1:29.392s + 0.843s 24
12 Ryo Hirakawa Alpine 1:29.394s + 0.845s 23
13 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 1:29.536s + 0.987s 27
14 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:29.547s + 0.998s 23
15 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:29.708s + 1.159s 24
16 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:29.758s + 1.209s 24
17 Nico Hülkenberg Sauber 1:30.023s + 1.474s 20
18 Oliver Bearman Haas 1:30.077s + 1.528s 16
19 Esteban Ocon Haas 1:30.123s + 1.574s 20
20 Gabriel Bortoleto Sauber 1:30.147s + 1.598s 26
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