Full Results FP1 | McLaren puts Mercedes on its toes in Japan
04:34, 27 Mar
Updated: 04:50, 27 Mar
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Mercedes continues to be the fastest this season after George Russell topped the first free practice session at the Japanese GP.
The British driver finished marginally ahead of his young teammate, Kimi Antonelli. The two McLarens, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, finished around a tenth behind after their heartbreaking double DNS in China two weeks ago.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished fifth and sixth respectively. Max Verstappen set the seventh quickest time, being around seven tenths behind the two Mercedes.
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Full Results FP1: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix
| Position | Driver | Fastest time |
| P1 | George Russell (Mercedes) | 1:31.666 |
| P2 | Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | 1:31.692 |
| P3 | Lando Norris (McLaren) | 1:31.798 |
| P4 | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | 1:31.865 |
| P5 | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 1:31.955 |
| P6 | Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) | 1:32.040 |
| P7 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 1:32.457 |
| P8 | Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) | 1:32.529 |
| P9 | Esteban Ocon (Haas) | 1:32.601 |
| P10 | Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) | 1:32.665 |
| P11 | Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) | 1:32.759 |
| P12 | Nico Hülkenberg (Audi) | 1:32.798 |
| P13 | Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) | 1:32.803 |
| P14 | Oliver Bearman (Haas) | 1:32.900 |
| P15 | Pierre Gasly (Alpine) | 1:32.978 |
| P16 | Franco Colapinto (Alpine) | 1:33.361 |
| P17 | Carlos Sainz (Williams) | 1:33.383 |
| P18 | Alexander Albon (Williams) | 1:33.697 |
| P19 | Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) | 1:34.221 |
| P20 | Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) | 1:34.490 |
| P21 | Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) | 1:35.294 |
| P22 | Jak Crawford (Aston Martin) | 1:36.362 |
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Friday 27.03.26
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F1-stand 2026
Season
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MercedesMER | 51 | |
2 | MercedesMER | 47 | |
3 | FerrariFER | 34 | |
4 | FerrariFER | 33 | |
5 | HaasHAA | 17 | |
6 | McLarenMCL | 15 | |
7 | AlpineALP | 9 | |
8 | Red Bull RacingRBR | 8 | |
9 | Racing BullsRCB | 8 | |
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