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F1 Fantasy Results: Japanese Grand Prix 2026
Recorded F1 Fantasy results and forecast review for the Japanese Grand Prix (round 3, 2026). Kimi Antonelli led the driver scoring with 50 points. The actual tables come first; the original prediction remains below for transparency.
Recorded F1 Fantasy results
The race is complete. These are recorded base fantasy scores, without a manager-specific 2x or 3x multiplier.
Driver fantasy points
| Rank | Driver | Team | Quali→Race | Gained | Overtakes | Fantasy pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | P1→P1 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 1.97 |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | Mclaren | P3→P2 | 1 | 6 | 43 | 1.73 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | P4→P3 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 1.34 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | P2→P4 | -2 | 8 | 27 | 0.97 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | Mclaren | P5→P5 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.94 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | P6→P6 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.78 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | P7→P7 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1.09 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | P11→P8 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 0.47 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | P14→P9 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 1.12 |
| 10 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | P13→P11 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3.33 |
| 11 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | P12→P10 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0.89 |
| 12 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | P8→P12 | -4 | 6 | 5 | 0.39 |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | P16→P15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.35 |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | P15→P16 | -1 | 5 | 4 | 0.41 |
| 15 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | P19→P17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.71 |
| 16 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | P21→P18 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.71 |
| 17 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | P9→P13 | -4 | 5 | 3 | 0.50 |
| 18 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | P20→P19 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 19 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | P10→P14 | -4 | 4 | 1 | 0.16 |
| 20 | Alex Albon | Williams | P17→P20 | -3 | 2 | -1 | -0.13 |
| 21 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | P18→DNF | 0 | 6 | -14 | -2.00 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | P22→DNF | 0 | 3 | -17 | -4.72 |
Constructor fantasy points
| Rank | Constructor | Quali | Race | Sprint | Pit stops | Fantasy pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 19 | 58 | 0 | 5 | 92 | 2.90 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 12 | 38 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 2.92 |
| 3 | McLaren | 14 | 43 | 0 | 5 | 72 | 2.39 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 3 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0.83 |
| 5 | Alpine | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1.45 |
| 6 | Audi | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 4.60 |
| 7 | Racing Bulls | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1.62 |
| 8 | Williams | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.62 |
| 9 | Cadillac | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1.04 |
| 10 | Haas | 0 | -5 | 0 | 0 | -4 | -0.39 |
| 11 | Aston Martin | 0 | -13 | 0 | 2 | -12 | -1.90 |
Forecast review
Archived pre-race prediction
Archived optimized forecast lineup: Japanese Grand Prix
This was the model's $100M Balanced lineup before the race — the mean of deterministic projected points and the risk-adjusted simulation mean — with a normal 2x boost on Kimi Antonelli. It is preserved for review and is not a current recommendation.
| Pick | Slot | Price | Balanced pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi Antonelli | Driver / 2x boost | $24.1M | 34.2 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Driver | $5.8M | 11.3 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Driver | $5.0M | 3.4 |
| Lance Stroll | Driver | $6.2M | 0.2 |
| Valtteri Bottas | Driver | $4.1M | -0.6 |
| Mercedes | Constructor | $30.2M | 90.7 |
| Ferrari | Constructor | $24.2M | 69.4 |
Archived driver projections
Ranked by the archived forecast of fantasy points for the Japanese GP. PPM = points per $million (value).
| # | Driver | Team | Price | Quali→Race | Pred. pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $24.1M | P2→P1 | 34.2 | 1.42 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | $28.3M | P1→P2 | 34.0 | 1.20 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $23.7M | P3→P4 | 28.2 | 1.19 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | $24.6M | P5→P3 | 27.0 | 1.10 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | $23.2M | P7→P6 | 19.2 | 0.83 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | $26.5M | P6→P5 | 18.6 | 0.70 |
| 7 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | $9.1M | P14→P11 | 14.1 | 1.55 |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | $13.0M | P9→P7 | 13.1 | 1.01 |
| 9 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | $7.6M | P13→P10 | 12.3 | 1.62 |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | $5.8M | P18→P12 | 11.3 | 1.95 |
Archived value projections (PPM)
The most points per $million spent — the budget-stretchers that let you afford a premium elsewhere.
| Driver | Team | Price | Pred. pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | $5.8M | 11.3 | 1.95 |
| Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | $7.6M | 12.3 | 1.62 |
| Esteban Ocon | Haas | $9.1M | 14.1 | 1.55 |
| Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $24.1M | 34.2 | 1.42 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | $28.3M | 34.0 | 1.20 |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $23.7M | 28.2 | 1.19 |
Archived constructor projections
Constructors score both their drivers' points plus pit-stop points and a qualifying bonus — don't overlook them.
| Constructor | Price | Pred. pts | Pit-stop pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | $30.2M | 90.7 | 14.4 | 3.00 |
| Ferrari | $24.2M | 69.4 | 13.4 | 2.87 |
| McLaren | $28.6M | 68.4 | 14.3 | 2.39 |
| Red Bull | $29.1M | 42.4 | 16.0 | 1.46 |
| Alpine | $14.3M | 32.0 | 10.1 | 2.24 |
| Racing Bulls | $8.1M | 28.4 | 11.8 | 3.51 |
| Haas | $9.2M | 26.8 | 8.7 | 2.91 |
| Audi | $5.6M | 23.4 | 7.8 | 4.18 |
FAQ
Who scored the most F1 Fantasy points at the Japanese GP 2026?
Kimi Antonelli recorded 50 base fantasy points, the highest driver total for the round.
Which constructor scored the most fantasy points at the Japanese GP?
Mercedes led the constructor scoring with 92 points.
Do these Japanese GP results include 2x or 3x boosts?
No. The result tables show each asset's recorded base fantasy score. Manager-specific 2x and 3x multipliers depend on the lineup and are not included.
How accurate was the Japanese GP forecast?
The archived forecast placed 4 of the actual top five drivers inside its projected top five. Its all-driver mean absolute fantasy-points error was 6.6. The original forecast remains on the page below the results.