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F1 Fantasy Picks: Japanese Grand Prix 2026
Free, data-driven F1 Fantasy picks for the Japanese Grand Prix (round 3, 2026). Below are the model's top driver and constructor picks, the best value (points-per-million) options, and the pick to captain. Our archived predictions for round 3. The race has run — see how the model did in the Accuracy tab.
Top driver picks
Ranked by predicted 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 |
Best value picks (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 |
Top constructor picks
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 are the best F1 Fantasy picks for the Japanese GP?
Our model's top projected scorers for the Japanese Grand Prix are Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Charles Leclerc. For value, Gabriel Bortoleto offers the best points per million. The full ranked list is in the table above.
What's the best F1 Fantasy team for the Japanese GP?
Build it in seconds with our free Optimizer, which checks all 1.4 million legal 5-driver, 2-constructor lineups within your budget. The picks on this page are the building blocks for it.
How are these Japanese GP predictions made?
Machine-learning models trained on 2020-2026 data predict qualifying and race positions, then a 10,000-run Monte Carlo simulation turns them into expected fantasy points. Predictions sharpen as practice and qualifying data arrive across the weekend.