Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.
2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:31.666s | 27 |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +0.026s | 26 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.132s | 20 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.199s | 23 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.289s | 25 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.374s | 23 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +0.791s | 27 |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +0.863s | 27 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | +0.935s | 23 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +0.999s | 29 |
| 11 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +1.093s | 27 |
| 12 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | +1.132s | 26 |
| 13 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | +1.137s | 27 |
| 14 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | +1.234s | 27 |
| 15 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1.312s | 25 |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +1.695s | 24 |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +1.717s | 26 |
| 18 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +2.031s | 22 |
| 19 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +2.555s | 18 |
| 20 | Valterri Bottas | Cadillac | +2.824s | 24 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +3.628s | 22 |
| 22 | Cian Shields | Aston Martin | +4.696s | 11 |
