Catch the live updates from the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, with Mercedes locking out the front row, Antonelli on pole, and Verstappen chasing a comeback from P11. Follow real-time pics, videos, highlights and updates here
That’s actually been a pretty calm start compared to the chaos we saw at the Australian GP.
Are you ready? Only 4 minutes to go! Once again have a look at the starting grid:
Starting Grid (Top 10)
1 . Antonelli | 2. Russell
3. Piastri | 4. Leclerc
5. Norris | 6. Hamilton
7. Gasly | 8. Hadjar
9. Bortoleto | 10. Lindblad
Rest of the Grid
11. Verstappen | 12. Ocon
13. Hulkenberg | 14. Lawson
15. Colapinto | 16. Sainz
17. Albon | 18. Bearman
19. Perez | 20. Bottas
21. Alonso | 22. Stroll


And the pit lane opens 👉#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/EYQyZ2XTPp
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