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
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