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Tyre Deg
Russell
Antonelli
Leclerc
Efficient aero package excels through the fast flowing corners and 3 DRS zones
Strong mid-corner balance on the smooth resurfaced tarmac
Power unit deployment advantage across the long acceleration zones
George Russell led Kimi Antonelli home for a dominant Mercedes 1-2 in the season opener under the all-new 2026 technical regulations, finishing 2.974s clear of his team mate.
Max Verstappen qualified P20 and carved through the field to finish 6th — the best recovery drive of the weekend.
Oscar Piastri did not start his home Grand Prix — a devastating blow for the Australian fans. He was classified P21 (DNS).
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad finished 8th on his F1 debut, becoming the latest young talent to score points in his very first Grand Prix.
Cadillac completed their maiden Formula 1 race as the 11th team on the grid, with Sergio Perez finishing 16th for the American outfit.
Tyre Deg
Antonelli
Russell
Hamilton
Power unit edge on the long back straight and strong traction out of tight hairpin
Aero efficiency through the demanding technical sector 2
Good high-speed stability and consistent tyre management on abrasive surface
Kimi Antonelli claimed his first F1 win at just 19 years old, becoming the second youngest Grand Prix winner in history and the first Italian to win a race in over 20 years since Giancarlo Fisichella at the 2006 Malaysian GP.
Antonelli became the youngest driver ever to take pole position in Formula 1, beating George Russell in qualifying on Saturday before converting it into victory on Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium finish as a Ferrari driver, finishing 3rd after a thrilling intra-team battle with Charles Leclerc who came home 4th.
Both McLarens failed to start Sunday's race — Norris (P20, DNS) and Piastri (P19, DNS). A disastrous weekend for the reigning constructors' champions.
Max Verstappen retired from the race (classified P16) — his second difficult weekend in succession.
Tyre Deg
Antonelli
Piastri
Leclerc
Outstanding high-speed aero platform through the esses and 130R
Balanced downforce and drag trade-off suits the figure-8 layout
Mechanical grip advantage through the demanding direction changes
Kimi Antonelli took his second consecutive victory at Suzuka, winning by over 13 seconds from Oscar Piastri (McLaren) to take the championship lead on 72 points.
Antonelli set a new circuit pole record at Suzuka in 2026 qualifying, breaking the benchmark set by Max Verstappen in 2025.
Jak Crawford drove for Aston Martin in FP1, marking a rare young driver practice appearance at the demanding Suzuka circuit.
Tyre Deg
Norris
Leclerc
Verstappen
Strong straight-line speed and composure through the technical final sector
Excellent traction and braking performance on the abrasive surface
Good top speed on the long straights and mechanical grip under braking
Tyre Deg
Russell
Norris
Piastri
Excellent braking stability into the heavy stop-start chicanes
Power unit advantage on the long straights and out of slow hairpins
Good kerb riding and composure near the unforgiving walls
Tyre Deg
Leclerc
Piastri
Sainz
Maximum downforce package and superior low-speed traction suit the tight layout
Outstanding qualifying pace is crucial where overtaking is nearly impossible
Precise front-end response through the narrow technical street sections
Tyre Deg
Piastri
Norris
Leclerc
Excellent aero efficiency through the high-speed final sector and long straights
Consistent tyre management on the abrasive surface through demanding corners
Power unit advantage on the main straight and strong mechanical grip in sector 2
Tyre Deg
Verstappen
Norris
Russell
Home track advantage with strong uphill traction out of slow corners
Low-drag efficiency suits the short lap with heavy braking zones
Powerful engine and good energy deployment on the steep uphill sections
Tyre Deg
Hamilton
Norris
Verstappen
Exceptional high-speed aero through Maggots-Becketts-Chapel complex
Historic strength at Silverstone with power unit edge on Hangar Straight
Consistent downforce through the fast direction changes and Copse
Tyre Deg
Piastri
Leclerc
Hamilton
Aero efficiency through Eau Rouge and top speed on the Kemmel straight
Excellent low-drag package handles the elevation changes and long straights
Power unit dominance on the long full-throttle sections through the Ardennes
Tyre Deg
Norris
Piastri
Leclerc
Peak downforce and strong tyre management on the high-degradation surface
Superior slow-speed traction through the tight twisty layout
Good mechanical grip compensates for limited overtaking opportunities
Tyre Deg
Verstappen
Norris
Leclerc
Home advantage with strong aero through the banked corners
Consistent downforce on the narrow track where overtaking is limited
Good ride quality and stability through the unique banking sections
Tyre Deg
Leclerc
Hamilton
Norris
Slippery low-drag package delivers top speed advantage in slipstreaming battles
Strongest power unit on the grid excels on the temple of speed straights
Home race motivation with excellent straight-line speed and light tyre wear
Tyre Deg
Versatile aero setup to handle the dramatic elevation changes
Strong braking stability through the demanding 22-corner layout
Power unit deployment advantage across the high-speed sections
Tyre Deg
Piastri
Russell
Verstappen
Strong traction out of the castle section and top speed on the 2km straight
Excellent braking into Turn 1 and composure on the bumpy street surface
Low-drag setup maximises speed on the very long main straight
Tyre Deg
Norris
Verstappen
Piastri
Peak downforce and excellent cooling cope with the brutal heat and humidity
Strong low-speed balance through the bumpy and technical street layout
Superior traction on the dirty surface as track evolves through the night
Tyre Deg
Verstappen
Hamilton
Norris
Adaptable setup handles the multi-character sectors and elevation changes
Strong high-speed cornering through the sweeping sector 1 esses
Good traction out of the tight hairpin and up the steep Turn 1 hill
Tyre Deg
Leclerc
Norris
Verstappen
High-downforce setup compensates for thin air at 2,200m altitude
Engine performance less affected by altitude with strong straight-line speed
Power unit thermal efficiency advantage in the thin atmosphere
Tyre Deg
Norris
Piastri
Hamilton
Historic Interlagos form with power unit edge on the uphill main straight
Good balance through the anti-clockwise elevation changes and short lap
Strong traction out of Juncao and through the undulating Senna S curves
Tyre Deg
Russell
Leclerc
Verstappen
Low-drag strength and power unit advantage on the long Strip straights
Good tyre warm-up in cold night conditions and strong straight-line speed
Efficient aero package suits the low-downforce street circuit demands
Tyre Deg
Verstappen
Norris
Piastri
Gentle tyre management through the fast flowing corners under extreme stress
Aero stability through high-speed sweepers in hot night conditions
Strong rear-end grip reduces tyre degradation on the punishing surface
Tyre Deg
Norris
Verstappen
Leclerc
Well-balanced car suits the mix of long straights and hotel hairpin section
Consistent aero performance through the twilight temperature changes
Good traction out of slow corners and competitive on the back straights
Tyre Deg
Hamilton
Leclerc
Norris
Excellent traction out of slow corners and strong braking stability
Superior rear-end grip copes well with sand and wind conditions
Efficient cooling package handles the hot night race demands
Tyre Deg
Verstappen
Piastri
Russell
Low-drag setup and straight-line speed dominate the ultra-fast layout
Power unit performance shines on the high-speed street sections
Stable aero platform provides confidence through walls-close corners
Mandatory factory shutdown. Time to recharge — even pit crews need a holiday.
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