Post-Race Report Card
Japanese Grand Prix
Round 3 · March 29, 2026
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
1:28:03.403
Started P1
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
+13.722
Started P3
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
+15.270
Started P4
Race Recap
Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, leading Mercedes to a lights-to-flag result. An 86 OVR performance grade confirms a dominant weekend. Piastri finished second for McLaren, with Leclerc completing the podium.
The Decisive Factor
Antonelli's tire management (91 TIR) was the difference: preserving pace deep into stints when others fell away.
Championship Impact
In the championship picture, Antonelli leads the title race with a 100% win probability. Antonelli leads Russell by 102 points in the standings.
The fastest lap went to Antonelli (1:32.432): part of a 86 PAC pace performance.
Laps
53
Fastest Lap
1:32.432
Kimi Antonelli
DNFs
2
Race Distance
307.8 km
Race Results
Updated Standings
Title Projections
Based on 50,000 Monte Carlo simulations
Constructors' Projections
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