Mercedes entered the Japanese Grand Prix as the clear favourite after dominating qualifying, yet both Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell immediately complicated their... read more »
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F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto and Aston Martin Third Driver Jak Crawford are Tom Clarkson’s guests in the Suzuka paddock for F1 Nation’s review of the Japanese Grand Prix.... read more »
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A missed Safety Car, battery trouble and lost positions — Russell’s race unravelled fast. read more »
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George Russell's bid for a podium was undone by a costly software glitch in his Mercedes power unit. read more »
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In this episode of the Autosport F1 show, Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling break down a wild third round that saw Kimi Antonelli claim his second win of the season for Mercedes,... read more »
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George Russell entered the 2026 F1 season as favourite for the world championship, following a pre-season where Mercedes looked the clear pick of the field. read more »
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Ferrari left Suzuka with another podium in hand, but it was one earned the hard way. Charles Leclerc delivered a gritty, intelligent drive to finish third in Japan, overcoming... read more »
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George Russell left the Japanese Grand Prix knowing he had the pace to fight for victory - but not the luck. The Mercedes driver finished fourth after a race shaped by a poor... read more »
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Losing out to his teammate for the second successive race, George Russell admits to "going through pain" read more »
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George Russell believes everything is going against him after Kimi Antonelli moved into the lead of the world championship following his victory at Sunday's Japanese Grand... read more »
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George Russell insists that he would have won the Japanese Grand Prix had there been a "one-lap difference" in the timing of a pivotal safety car interruption during... read more »
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Charles Leclerc secured a hard-fought podium at the F1 Japanese GP, holding off a 'cheeky' George Russell in the closing stages of the race. The post Charles Leclerc... read more »
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Kimi Antonelli took a somewhat fortunate Formula 1 victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, as a safety car intervention vaulted him ahead of early frontrunners Oscar Piastri and... read more »
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Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman suffered a huge crash at the Japanese Grand Prix, bringing out a safety car which did not amuse George Russell. read more »
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has put an end to rumours swirling about a potential move for Max Verstappen. read more »
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff got himself all a bother in an interview during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, making an interesting admission about a change to George... read more »
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Today's post-qualifying press conference with Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and Oscar Piastri. read more »
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Ride onboard with George Russell to see how the Mercedes duo compare in their qualifying laps around the Suzuka Circuit. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com... read more »
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Hear from Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Oscar Piastri and the rest of the F1 grid as they round up Qualifying in Suzuka. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com... read more »
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George Russell rued a lost pole position at the F1 Japanese GP after a car issue hindered his performance in qualifying. The post George Russell laments ‘really odd’... read more »
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Kimi Antonelli has admitted his surprise at securing pole position for the F1 Japanese GP, following an intense battle with teammate George Russell. The post Kimi Antonelli... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |