Another race, another impressive Sunday drive and triumph for Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli who is slowly but surely putting a championship bid on its rails, although George Russell bad luck is sure to turn around.
Check out our recap in pictures of the day’s action at the 2026 Japanese GP at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.
Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari on the drivers' parade.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team with Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team on the drivers' parade.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia Ferrari on the drivers' parade.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team on the drivers' parade.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Cadillac Formula 1 Team and Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team on the drivers' parade.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team with Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team on the drivers' parade.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Dan Towriss (USA) Cadillac F1 Team and TWG Motorsports CEO with Graeme Lowdon (GBR) Cadillac Formula 1 Team, Team Principal.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Brie Larson (USA) Actress.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Akio Toyoda (JPN) Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman with Ayao Komatsu (JPN) Haas F1 Team Principal.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Akio Toyoda (JPN) Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team Investor.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Hannah St. John (USA).
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Kika Cerqueira Gomes (POR) with her boyfriend Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Cadillac Formula 1 Team with his wife Carola Martinez (MEX).
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore George Edward Glass (USA) USA Ambassador to Japan on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team with Peter Bonnington (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team Race Engineer on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03 on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Cassidy Towriss with her husband Dan Towriss (USA) Cadillac F1 Team and TWG Motorsports CEO on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Cadillac Formula 1 Team on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Chris Pratt (USA) Actor on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Jack Black (USA) Actor on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team Investor with Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team on the grid.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40 takes the lead at the start of the race.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40 leads at the start of the race.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 at the start of the race.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526 and Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team FW48 at the start of the race.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB22.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Sergio Perez (MEX) Cadillac Formula 1 Team MAC-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team FW48.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A526.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A526.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team VF-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 leads behind the Mercedes FIA Safety Car.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team VF-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 leads behind the Mercedes FIA Safety Car.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A526.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - fans in the grandstand.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Audi F1 Team R26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Arvid Lindblad (GBR) Racing Bulls Formula One Team VCARB 03.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Williams F1 Team FW48.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Esteban Ocon (FRA) Haas F1 Team VF-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Isack Hadjar (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB22.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Audi F1 Team R26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team MCL40.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari SF-26.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team celebrates his second position in parc ferme with Zak Brown (USA) McLaren F1 Team Executive Director.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 celebrates in parc ferme.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 celebrates in parc ferme.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 takes the chequered flag at the end of the race.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team W17 celebrates at the end of the race.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari celebrates his third position on the podium.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team celebrates his second position on the podium.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Princess Akiko of Mikasa (JPN) on the podium.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): second placd Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team celebrates on the podium with Giacomo Tortora (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1 Formula One Team Director of Car Design; third placed Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari and race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team celebrates on the podium.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore The podium (L to R): Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren F1 Team, second; Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG Formula One Team, race winner; Charles Leclerc (MON) Scuderia Ferrari, third.
29.03.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.
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