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

2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:29.362s 18
2 George Russell Mercedes +0.254s 18
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.867s 20
4 Oscar Piastri McLaren +1.002s 19
5 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +1.021s 23
6 Lando Norris McLaren +1.238s 13
7 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +1.296s 21
8 Max Verstappen Red Bull +1.548s 22
9 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +1.638s 21
10 Pierre Gasly Alpine +1.720s 20
11 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +1.732s 21
12 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +1.735s 21
13 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls +1.926s 17
14 Esteban Ocon Haas +1.964s 22
15 Oliver Bearman Haas +2.196s 18
16 Alexander Albon Williams +2.371s 20
17 Franco Colapinto Alpine +2.397s 25
18 Carlos Sainz Williams +2.467s 26
19 Valterri Bottas Cadillac +3.141s 20
20 Sergio Perez Cadillac +3.178s 18
21 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +4.123s 19
22 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +4.167s 14
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