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
Michael Delaney

Recent Posts

Vettel leaves door open to intriguing F1 return

Sebastian Vettel walked away from Formula 1 nearly four years ago, but the door to…

7 hours ago

Villeneuve insists Ocon has ‘done his time’ in Formula 1

Esteban Ocon has insisted that he is still fighting for his Formula 1 future, but…

8 hours ago

A late season Le Mans win for F1's all-rounders

Civil unrest in France in 1968 had forced the organizers of the 36th running of…

10 hours ago

Alonso commits to Aston Martin as 2027 line-up is confirmed

Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin for the 2027 Formula 1 season, ending months…

11 hours ago

‘Full confidence’: Ferrari responds to Vasseur-Horner speculation

Ferrari has suddenly moved to shut down speculation surrounding Fred Vasseur’s future, insisting the Frenchman…

12 hours ago

Williams drivers positive on new package, but 'we need more'

Carlos Sainz believes Williams’ heavily revised FW48 has finally given the team something it has…

13 hours ago