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George Russell’s Japanese Grand Prix unraveled after a Mercedes power unit software bug, costing him track position and a likely podium as Kimi Antonelli capitalized on a well-timed pit stop.
Charles Leclerc says Mercedes and George Russell tried to muddle the picture over team radio during their fight for third at the Japanese Grand Prix, only for Ferrari to call it out in real time.
George Russell says he has been the one dealing with Mercedes’ recent setbacks after another frustrating weekend in Japan, where he finished fourth behind winner Kimi Antonelli.
Kimi Antonelli took his second Formula 1 victory at Suzuka after a race packed with strategy calls, safety-car timing, and plenty of wheel-to-wheel drama. Oscar Piastri finished second, while Charles Leclerc drove a standout race to claim third.
Oscar Piastri topped Friday practice at Suzuka, leaving George Russell admitting McLaren were quicker than he expected. Mercedes still showed race pace, but several teams battled reliability and balance issues ahead of qualifying.
Mercedes has dominated the opening rounds of the 2026 F1 season. George Russell says other teams are looking to hold them back, after engine and front-wing questions put the Silver Arrows under the microscope.
After a dominant Chinese GP victory and a record-breaking pole, readers say Kimi Antonelli has a strong shot at the 2026 F1 title, potentially ending Italy's 73-year wait.
After a booming turnout in Shanghai, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both said a Chinese manufacturer joining Formula 1 would be a welcome next step, pointing to rising interest and strong local carmakers.
Toto Wolff expects hard racing between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli if they duel for the championship, but says their relationship and background make a repeat of the Lewis Hamilton-Nico Rosberg feud unlikely.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered his first Formula 1 victory in Shanghai with clear pace and control. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff warned against hype, asking the team and media to manage expectations as the season moves on to Suzuka.
After a thrilling but costly on-track scrap between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in Shanghai, Jacques Villeneuve warns Ferrari that teammates fighting could hand the advantage to Mercedes.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli set a new youngest-pole record and converted it into his maiden Formula 1 victory for Mercedes at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.