Following a disastrous start to the season, McLaren left Suzuka with renewed confidence after a weekend that showcased both the team's progress and its remaining limitations. read more »
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McLaren came into the Japanese Grand Prix simply relieved to have both cars on the grid after a turbulent build‑up - and left with a result that showed just how far the team... read more »
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McLaren arrived at Suzuka simply relieved to have both cars on the grid after a turbulent build‑up - and left with a haul of points, a near‑miss at victory, and a clear sense... read more »
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Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton said ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix that Ferrari could fall further behind in 2026, with the resurgence of McLaren. read more »
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Lady Luck was too busy with Kimi Antonelli today to help Oscar Piastri, but nonetheless the Australian leaves Japan feeling confident. read more »
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At Suzuka, the yo-yo effect was slightly less extreme than during the season opener in Melbourne, although the overall picture still did not satisfy all of the drivers. Lando... read more »
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Oscar Piastri is "confident" McLaren can catch Mercedes after securing his first podium of the season at F1 Japanese GP. The post Oscar Piastri delivers... read more »
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Kimi Antonelli took a dominant win at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, seeing off a threat from the resurgent McLaren of Oscar Piastri. The post F1 Japanese Grand Prix: Race... read more »
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Kimi Antonelli displayed dominant pace in today's Japanese Grand Prix once he recovered from a poor start to comfortably win the race at Suzuka. Oscar Piastri led the... read more »
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Oscar Piastri made a stunning start to the Japanese Grand Prix, beating both Mercedes cars off the line to lead the race into turn one. read more »
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Reigning F1 champion Lando Norris is flirting with an FIA penalty as McLaren continue to find problems with their Mercedes power unit at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Lando Norris moved onto a third ERS unit at Suzuka, with McLaren looking to fix his previous component. read more »
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Ferrari endured a demanding qualifying session at Suzuka, locked in a tense battle with McLaren that ultimately saw Charles Leclerc edged out by Oscar Piastri and Lewis... read more »
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McLaren delivered one of their strongest qualifying performances of the season at Suzuka, confirming the encouraging signs that had emerged after Oscar Piastri topped FP2 on... read more »
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Today was a positive step for us, with clear indications of progress in competitiveness. read more »
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Sector-by-sector data reveals how McLaren overturned Charles Leclerc’s early advantage at Suzuka. read more »
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Oscar Piastri believes McLaren is getting "closer" to Mercedes after securing second-row start for 2026 F1 Japanese GP. The post Oscar Piastri shoots McLaren warning... read more »
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli enjoyed a clean qualifying session to take his second consecutive pole of the fresh season. The Italian improved throughout while George Russell... read more »
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Lando Norris has inched ever closer to a potential grid penalty after McLaren confirmed a new reliability problem heading into final practice in Japan. read more »
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Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has headed team-mate George Russell in final practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.Russell was unable to top Antonelli's final quarter lap... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |