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FORMULA 1 • 2026 SEASON
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Miami Grand Prix — USA (Sprint weekend)
Race start (UTC): Sun 03 May 2026, 20:00 UTC
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Latest Result
FORMULA 1 • ROUND 3 • SUZUKA
Japanese Grand Prix
Mercedes continued their strong early-season form in Japan, with Kimi Antonelli taking victory ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. For Aston Martin, it was another difficult weekend: Fernando Alonso reached the flag in 18th, while Lance Stroll retired and was not classified.
Top 10
| Pos | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team |
Aston Martin Focus
| Pos | Driver | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Finished, +1 lap |
| NC | Lance Stroll | DNF |
Championship Standings
AFTER ROUND 3
Constructors
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 135 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 90 |
| 3 | McLaren | 46 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 18 |
| 5 | Alpine | 16 |
| 6 | Red Bull Racing | 16 |
| 7 | Racing Bulls | 14 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Martin | 0 |
Drivers — Aston Martin Focus
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Fernando Alonso | 0 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll | 0 |
Aston Martin’s current F1 story is not yet one of points or momentum. At this stage, the value of this section is in tracking any genuine movement, improvements or setbacks with clarity and proportion.