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2026 F1 Japan Grand Prix qualifying results

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Gasly, Alpine, Japan, F1, 2026

Kimi Antonelli recorded back-to-back F1 pole positions and set the quickest time instead of Mercedes teammate George Russell in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

Mercedes might have secured a entrance row spot in Japan, but it surely was removed from a cushty expertise, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc posing a relentless risk all through the three-part session. Ultimately, Leclerc’s last-ditch effort off-spoon curve error price the Ferrari man important time on his remaining lap, derailing what was initially considered a possible pole lap.

Lando Norris bounced again from additional ERS issues on Saturday morning to complete fifth forward of Lewis Hamilton, Pierre Gasly, Isaac Hajjar, Gabriel Bortleto and Arvid Lindblad.

Max Verstappen suffered a shock retirement in Q2, with the Dutchman branding his Crimson Bull “undrivable” and complaining that he couldn’t flip the automotive mid-corner. He’ll begin from eleventh place.

Nico Hulkenberg will not be too glad about dropping out in Q2, regardless of having been persistently within the prime 10 by three follow classes.

Cadillac and Aston Martin each broke up their partnerships within the first quarter, leaving Ollie Bearman a stunning preliminary end to the underside after a powerful begin to the season.

Mercedes’ race tempo seemed ominous in follow, however there was little to separate them within the center and an thrilling battle for the minor factors positions was anticipated.

2026 F1 Chinese language Grand Prix – Qualifying Outcomes
placedrivernut.crewQ12nd quarterQ3
1Kimi AntonelliITAMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 035 seconds1 minute 29.048 seconds1 minute 28.778 seconds
2george russellGBRMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Workforce1 minute 29.967 seconds1 minute 29.686 seconds1 minute 29.076 seconds
3Oscar Piastriout ofMcLaren Mastercard F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 200 seconds1 minute 29.451 seconds1 minute 29.132 seconds
4charles leclercmonthScuderia Ferrari HP1 minute 29.915 seconds1 minute 29.303 seconds1 minute 29.405 seconds
5land norrisGBRMcLaren Mastercard F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 401 seconds1 minute 29.795 seconds1 minute 29.409 seconds
6lewis hamiltonGBRScuderia Ferrari HP1 minute 30 seconds 309 seconds1 minute 29 seconds 589 seconds1 minute 29.567 seconds
7Pierre GaslyfromBWT Alpine F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 5841 minute 29.874 seconds1 minute 29.691 seconds
8Isaac Hajarfromoracle purple bull racing1 minute 30 seconds 6621 minute 30.104 seconds1 minute 29.978 seconds
9Gabriel BortletobraAudi Revolut F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 3591 minute 29.990 seconds1 minute 30.274 seconds
10Arvid LindbladGBRVisa Money App Racing Bulls F1 Workforce1 minute 30.781 seconds1 minute 30 seconds 109 seconds1 minute 30 seconds 319
11max verstappenNEDoracle purple bull racing1 minute 30 seconds 519 seconds1 minute 30.262 seconds
12Esteban OconfromTGR Haas F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 9151 minute 30 seconds 309 seconds
13Nico HulkenberggelAudi Revolut F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 3581 minute 30 seconds 387
14Liam Lawsonnew zealandVisa Money App Racing Bulls F1 Workforce1 minute 30 seconds 6571 minute 30 seconds 495
15Franco ColapintoA.R.G.BWT Alpine F1 Workforce1 minute 30.931 seconds1 minute 30 seconds 627
16Carlos SainzpsychicAtlassian Williams Racing1 minute 30 seconds 9271 minute 31.033 seconds
17Alex AlbonTHAAtlassian Williams F1 Workforce1 minute 31.088 seconds
18Oliver BearmanGBRTGR Haas F1 Workforce1 minute 31.090 seconds
19Sergio PerezMexicocadillac f1 crew1 minute 32.206 seconds
20valtteri bottasfincadillac f1 crew1 minute 32 seconds 330 seconds
twenty oneFernando AlonsopsychicAston Martin Aramco F1 Workforce1 minute 32.646 seconds
twenty twoLance StrollcanAston Martin Aramco F1 Workforce1 minute 32 seconds 920
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