Full results from qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Qualifying results

Pos Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:30.035s 1:29.048s 1:28.778s
2 George Russell Mercedes 1:29.967s 1:29.686s 1:29.076s
3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:30.200s 1:29.451s 1:29.132s
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:29.915s 1:29.303s 1:29.405s
5 Lando Norris McLaren 1:30.401s 1:29.795s 1:29.409s
6 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:30.309s 1:29.589s 1:29.567s
7 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:30.584s 1:29.874s 1:29.691s
8 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 1:30.662s 1:30.104s 1:29.978s
9 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 1:30.359s 1:29.990s 1:30.274s
10 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:30.781s 1:30.109s 1:30.319s
11 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:30.519s 1:30.262s
12 Esteban Ocon Haas 1:30.915s 1:30.309s
13 Nico Hülkenberg Audi 1:30.358s 1:30.387s
14 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 1:30.657s 1:30.495s
15 Franco Colapinto Alpine 1:30.931s 1:30.627s
16 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:30.927s 1:31.033s
17 Alexander Albon Williams 1:31.088s
18 Oliver Bearman Haas 1:31.090s
19 Sergio Perez Cadillac 1:32.206s
20 Valterri Bottas Cadillac 1:32.330s
21 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:32.646s
22 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:32.920s
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