Ferrari dominates Suzuka pit lane with fastest stops at 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix. Ferrari secured the two fastest pit stops at the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix.

Ferrari delivered a masterclass in pit stop execution during the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, claiming the two quickest tire changes of the race and underlining their operational excellence.

Lewis Hamilton led the charge for the Scuderia, clocking the fastest pit stop of the event with a remarkable 2.00-second turnaround. The stop not only secured Ferrari the top position in the Fastest Pit Stop Award standings for the race, but also matched the fastest time recorded so far this season.

Close behind was teammate Charles Leclerc, whose crew completed a rapid 2.13-second stop. Together, the Ferrari pit crew once again demonstrated consistency, precision, and elite-level coordination, setting the benchmark for the rest of the grid.

Mercedes followed with competitive performances, as rising talent Antonelli secured third place with a 2.40-second stop, while George Russell rounded out the top five with a 2.43-second effort. Audi also showed strong pace in the pit lane, with Nico Hulkenberg finishing fourth.

Further down the order, Williams, McLaren, and Aston Martin all delivered solid performances, though none could match Ferrari’s pace on this occasion. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris represented McLaren in seventh and eighth, respectively, while Alex Albon placed sixth for Williams.

The result highlights Ferrari’s continued focus on operational performance, an area that often proves decisive in tight race conditions. Fast and reliable pit stops can make the difference between gaining or losing track position, and the Maranello team capitalized fully on this advantage in Japan.

With this result, Ferrari not only secured the fastest pit stop of the race but also reinforced their status as the top-performing pit crews in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

While the Power Unit and chassis are the main performance drivers, Suzuka also showed the massive delta that flawless execution in the pit lane can create. The Ferrari pit crew proved it is currently unrivaled in 2026.