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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.
Kimi Antonelli grabbed his second win of the 2026 season at Suzuka, Oscar Piastri finally got a race finish and Pierre Gasly quietly produced one of the weekend’s best drives. Here are the ratings from Japan.
Kimi Antonelli’s win at Suzuka has shaken up the championship picture, but it also sparked a sharper debate about where Formula 1 is heading. Max Verstappen says the current shape of the sport is draining the joy out of racing, while Toto Wolff sees a more strategic and entertaining product.
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.
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 his China GP win, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli chatted with Jannik Sinner on Radio2. He said the start and final laps are the tensest, praised unexpected messages from Lewis Hamilton, and joked that Sinner could try a two-seater F1 lap.
Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Italian who just won in China, is suddenly everywhere. Here are 12 tidy facts—yes, a dozen because his number is 12—that explain how this kid climbed so fast.
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.
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.
Kimi Antonelli took his first F1 pole in Shanghai with a 1:32.064 and set a new record as the youngest pole-sitter. George Russell recovered from a Q3 stoppage to grab second, while Lewis Hamilton split the Mercedes pair in third.