2026 Japan Grand Prix — Free Practice 3
Suzuka International Racing Course, Japan · 28 March 2026 · Dry · Air 16°C / Track 37°C
Fastest laps
| Pos | Driver | Team | Tire | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi ANTONELLI (ANT) | Mercedes | medium | 1:29.362 | — |
| 2 | George Russell (RUS) | Mercedes | medium | 1:29.616 | +0.254 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc (LEC) | Ferrari | medium | 1:30.229 | +0.867 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri (PIA) | McLaren | medium | 1:30.364 | +1.002 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton (HAM) | Mercedes | medium | 1:30.383 | +1.021 |
| 6 | Lando Norris (NOR) | McLaren | medium | 1:30.600 | +1.238 |
| 7 | Nico Hulkenberg (HUL) | Haas | medium | 1:30.658 | +1.296 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen (VER) | Red Bull | medium | 1:30.910 | +1.548 |
| 9 | Gabriel BORTOLETO (BOR) | Audi | medium | 1:31.000 | +1.638 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly (GAS) | Alpine | medium | 1:31.082 | +1.720 |
Pace & tires
Red Bull Racing set the benchmark: best lap 1:30.910.
Tire degradation (fuel-corrected): medium +1.638s/lap.