2026 Japanese Grand Prix Results: Kimi Antonelli Makes History at Suzuka
The 2026 Formula 1 season is only three races deep, but the hierarchy of the new era is already crystalizing. At the iconic Suzuka International Circuit, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli won after an impressive campaign in Japan, making history. By taking the checkered flag, the Mercedes phenom has officially become the youngest driver ever to lead the Formula 1 World Championship, snatching a record held by Lewis Hamilton for nearly two decades.
Suzuka Race — Suzuka | 22 drivers Pos Driver Team Tyre Best Last Gap Int Status 1 Kimi ANTONELLI ANT #12 Mercedes H 1:34. 063 1:34. 063 LEADER — — 2 Oscar PIASTRI PIA #81 McLaren H 1:33.
294 1:33. 294 13. 722 13.
722 — 3 Charles LECLERC LEC #16 Ferrari H 1:32. 634 1:32. 634 15.
27 1. 548 — 4 George RUSSELL RUS #63 FL 1:32. 549 Mercedes H 1:32.