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F1 Japanese GP: Mercedes takes 1-2 as Kimi Antonelli fastest in FP3

Mercedes remains on course for another front-row lock-out as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell show their hand in FP3 at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix

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Kimi Antonelli leads way as Mercedes dominate practice in Japan

Antonelli finished 0.254 seconds clear of fellow Mercedes driver George Russell in Suzuka ahead of qualifying for Sunday’s race.

The Independent UK

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has been left buoyed by finishing the opening day at Suzuka as the quickest driver in Japanese Grand Prix practice.

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F1 Japanese GP qualifying: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix - including weather forecast, television info and schedule

Motorsport

F1’s Japanese GP, WSL derbies and international football – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Start time, grid positions, how to watch F1 and weather forecast

Mercedes still on top in Suzuka as Kimi Antonelli starts from pole position again

Evening Standard

Aston Martin and Honda: the F1 partnership that promised flair but has only seen despair

In-fighting, ‘nerve damage’ concerns and the slowest car on the grid. Could it be going any worse at Aston Martin?

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McLaren and Lando Norris aim to put horror start behind them at Japanese Grand Prix

Neither McLaren started the last race in China but Lando Norris, the world champion, said: ‘I believe we can get close’

The Guardian - UK

Long-run analysis: Is Mercedes sandbagging in Japan?

McLaren ended up with the quickest time overall on Friday – yet that doesn’t say much about the true pecking order in Japan

Motorsport

Mercedes warned of F1 threat as Guenther Steiner predicts "tremendous" development rate in 2026

Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes’ strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season will be challenged as rival teams unlock performance through rapid development

Motorsport

George Russell: ‘I can’t spit my dummy out over something that I can’t control’

The F1 world championship leader tells Giles Richards how he learned to channel youthful frustration at the back of the grid and the influence of those closest to him on his title ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Kimi Antonelli faces George Russell challenge as Alex Brundle spots weakness

Alex Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli has the pace to challenge George Russell for the 2026 F1 title if he can cut out the small mistakes that come with inexperience

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton fires back at critics after Ferrari F1 resurgence in 2026

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at critics after rediscovering his form with Ferrari

Motorsport

Ferrari 'lacking pace' compared to Mercedes and McLaren at Japanese GP

Ferrari went through a low-key Friday at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix with a SF-26 that was difficult to tame for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

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Where Ferrari thinks it stacks up in Japan after mixed Friday

Ferrari went through a low-key Friday at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix with a SF-26 that was difficult to tame for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

Autosport

British GT champions amongst one-off entries for Silverstone 500

Darren Leung, Dan Harper, Ian Loggie and Phil Keen will form all-star line-ups in two Paradine BMWs for the 2026 British GT opener

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff responds to rumours linking Max Verstappen with Mercedes move

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been linked with a move to Mercedes

Motorsport

Jenson Button tempers expectations after Oscar Piastri tops Japanese GP FP2

Jenson Button has urged caution over Oscar Piastri’s FP2 pace at Suzuka, warning Mercedes may still have more performance in hand

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McLaren: We’re still behind Mercedes and Ferrari despite topping FP2 in Japan

Oscar Piastri went quickest in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, but McLaren still thinks it is the third-fastest team in F1 2026

Autosport

Why Ferrari's 'Macarena' F1 wing didn't dance in Suzuka

The Scuderia brought enough parts to fit both cars with its unusual pivoting rear wing solution in practice for the Japanese GP, but decided to continue with factory-based testing instead ahead of potential Miami introduction

Motorsport

Why Ferrari isn't using its 'Macarena' F1 wing at Japanese GP

The Independent UK

Japanese Grand Prix: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri sets pace ahead of Mercedes

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Evening Standard

Japanese Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri fastest in practice ahead of Mercedes duo

McLaren star edges out Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in Suzuka, with Lando Norris fourth and Max Verstappen only 10th

The Independent UK

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topples dominant Mercedes in Japanese practice

The Australian edged out Kimi Antonelli by 0.092 seconds in Suzuka with George Russell third.

Autosport

F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2

Mercedes took a 1-2 in opening practice at Suzuka, but Piastri went quickest in FP2, having controlled the session throughout

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