F1 Japanese Gp Guide

With this win, 19-year-old Antonelli became the youngest-ever championship leader, surpassing previous records and leading teammate George Russell by nine points.

Defending champion Max Verstappen endured a "midfield battle," failing to reach Q3 and finishing a distant eighth behind Alpine's Pierre Gasly. 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Final Classification Time/Retired Kimi Antonelli 1:28:03.403 Oscar Piastri Charles Leclerc George Russell Lando Norris Lewis Hamilton Pierre Gasly Max Verstappen Liam Lawson Racing Bulls Esteban Ocon F1 Japanese GP

The race featured dramatic shifts in momentum, primarily driven by a high-impact crash and strategic tire calls. McLaren's Oscar Piastri surged from third to take

McLaren's Oscar Piastri surged from third to take the lead into Turn 1, while the Mercedes duo of Antonelli and George Russell suffered slow starts. Race Summary and Key Moments

The at Suzuka Circuit was won by Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli , who made history as the youngest driver to ever lead the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship. Antonelli secured his second consecutive victory of the season despite a poor start that initially saw him drop from pole position to sixth. Race Summary and Key Moments