Full results from Free Practice 2 for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 results

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:30.133s 29
2 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +0.092s 28
3 George Russell Mercedes +0.205s 29
4 Lando Norris McLaren +0.516s 17
5 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.713s 28
6 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +0.847s 27
7 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +1.308s 27
8 Alexander Albon Williams +1.363s 30
9 Oliver Bearman Haas +1.365s 28
10 Max Verstappen Red Bull +1.376s 29
11 Esteban Ocon Haas +1.399s 30
12 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +1.457s 31
13 Carlos Sainz Williams +1.475s 30
14 Pierre Gasly Alpine +1.601s 29
15 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +1.626s 29
16 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +1.800s 11
17 Franco Colapinto Alpine +2.305s 28
18 Valterri Bottas Cadillac +2.482s 28
19 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +3.463s 24
20 Sergio Perez Cadillac +3.556s 14
21 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +3.818s 21
22 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 1
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