Formula 1 World ChampionshipJapan Grand Prix — Race
Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka
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RaceThis session
Starting grid
| Grid | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Max Verstappen (VER) |
| 2 |  Lando Norris (NOR) |
| 3 |  Oscar Piastri (PIA) |
| 4 |  Charles Leclerc (LEC) |
| 5 |  George Russell (RUS) |
| 6 |  Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ANT) |
| 7 |  Isack Hadjar (HAD) |
| 8 |  Lewis Hamilton (HAM) |
| 9 |  Alexander Albon (ALB) |
| 10 |  Oliver Bearman (BEA) |
| 11 |  Pierre Gasly (GAS) |
| 12 |  Fernando Alonso (ALO) |
| 13 |  Liam Lawson (LAW) |
| 14 |  Yuki Tsunoda (TSU) |
| 15 |  Carlos Sainz Jr (SAI) |
| 16 |  Nico Hulkenberg (HUL) |
| 17 |  Gabriel Bortoleto (BOR) |
| 18 |  Esteban Ocon (OCO) |
| 19 |  Jack Doohan (DOO) |
| 20 |  Lance Stroll (STR) |
Session results
| # | Driver | Time / Gap | Laps | Grid | Pits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen (VER) | 1:22:06.983 | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Lando Norris (NOR) | +1.423 | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri (PIA) | +2.129 | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc (LEC) | +16.097 | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | George Russell (RUS) | +17.362 | 53 | 5 | 1 |
| 6 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ANT) | +18.671 | 53 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton (HAM) | +29.182 | 53 | 8 | 1 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar (HAD) | +37.134 | 53 | 7 | 1 |
| 9 | Alexander Albon (ALB) | +40.367 | 53 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | Oliver Bearman (BEA) | +54.529 | 53 | 10 | 1 |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso (ALO) | +57.333 | 53 | 12 | 1 |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda (TSU) | +58.401 | 53 | 14 | 1 |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly (GAS) | +62.122 | 53 | 11 | 1 |
| 14 | Carlos Sainz Jr (SAI) | +74.129 | 53 | 15 | 1 |
| 15 | Jack Doohan (DOO) | +81.314 | 53 | 19 | 1 |
| 16 | Nico Hulkenberg (HUL) | +81.957 | 53 | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | Liam Lawson (LAW) | +82.734 | 53 | 13 | 1 |
| 18 | Esteban Ocon (OCO) | +83.438 | 53 | 18 | 1 |
| 19 | Gabriel Bortoleto (BOR) | +83.897 | 53 | 17 | 1 |
| 20 | Lance Stroll (STR) | +1 lap | 52 | 20 | 2 |
Race dynamics — gap to leader
Drivers' Championship
| # | Driver | Wins | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 6 | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | 2 | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 1 | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | 2 | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 1 | 155 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | 0 | 112 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 0 | 104 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 0 | 68 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 0 | 49 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 0 | 44 |
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Japan Grand Prix Race session?+
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) finished 1st.