F1 Japanese Gp (2025)

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.

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

Watch the official highlights of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix to see Antonelli's strategic recovery and the race-defining Safety Car period: McLaren's Oscar Piastri surged from third to take

The race featured dramatic shifts in momentum, primarily driven by a high-impact crash and strategic tire calls. Full official results are available on the Official

Full official results are available on the Official F1 Website. Kimi Antonelli George Russell Charles Leclerc Lewis Hamilton Lando Norris View full standings on RacingNews365.

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