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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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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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F1 Japanese GP: Oscar 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

Motorsport

George Russell sets fastest practice time in Japan as Mercedes finish one-two

World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, just 0.132 sec back.

The Independent UK

How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 F1: Live Stream, Preview, Schedule, Starting Grid, Silver Arrows continue to dominate with McLaren back in the fight

All the ways to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, as teams face Suzuka's fast corners and tricky energy management.

TechRadar

F1 Japanese GP: Russell leads Antonelli in FP1 by 0.026s

George Russell and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli have picked up where they left off by topping first free practice at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix

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F1 Japanese GP: George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli by 0.026s in FP1

George Russell and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli have picked up where they left off by topping first free practice at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Leclerc: Ferrari not as close to Mercedes as people think

Despite challenging for the lead in the opening grands prix of the season, Charles Leclerc says the gap between Mercedes and Ferrari is wider than it may seem

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri: Mercedes F1 advantage over McLaren is "nothing magical"

Amidst continuing intrigue over Mercedes’ engine and active aerodynamics, Oscar Piastri says the team’s competitiveness is down to margin gains

Motorsport

'Massive gap': Oscar details McLaren mission improbable

Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.

AAP

Why Max Verstappen Kicked Out a Journalist From a Japan F1 Media Session

The Red Bull star carried over resentment from a previous exchange, resulting in a bizarre and tense scene ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Sports Illustrated

George Russell recreates iconic "Tokyo Drift" scene in Mercedes Japanese GP shoot

George Russell recreated an iconic 'Tokyo Drift' movie moment in a Mercedes promo shoot ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Baby Mercedes G-Class Spied, And It Looks Exactly Like You Imagined

It’s been nearly three years since Mercedes first gave us a glimpse of a downsized G-Class. While there’s still no word on when it will be revealed, new spy footage gives us our best look yet at the “Little G.” That’s how CEO Ola Källenius affectionately refers to what’s shaping…

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Kimi Antonelli revives Kimi Raikkonen’s famous "bwoah" as Mercedes pokes fun at Chinese GP blunder

Mercedes jokingly revisited Kimi Antonelli’s Chinese Grand Prix podium name mix-up

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton makes concerning Ferrari revelation before sharing plan to fix problems

The 41-year-old was off the pace during practice ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka

Motorsport

Why Lewis Hamilton believes 2026 F1 rules are “what racing should be” – unlike Max Verstappen

F1’s new regulations have received a mixed reception, particularly from Verstappen, but Hamilton is adamant they have delivered quality racing

Autosport

Why Hamilton believes 2026 F1 rules are “what racing should be” – unlike Verstappen

F1’s new regulations have received a mixed reception, particularly from Verstappen, but Hamilton is adamant they have delivered quality racing

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David Coulthard shares behind-the-scenes details of emotional Kimi Antonelli Chinese GP interview

David Coulthard reflected on the emotional moment Kimi Antonelli broke down in tears after securing his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix

Motor1

Mercedes Explains Where The V12 Survives And Where It's Dead

The writing had been on the wall for quite some time, and now it’s official. Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing the V12 engine across European Union markets as the twin-turbo 6.0-liter unit falls victim to stricter emissions regulations. In a statement to Motor1, a company spokesperson explained that the impending arrival of…

Autosport

Mercedes' "two-phase" front wing activation a reliability issue, not an exploit

The FIA accepted Mercedes' explanation for an odd front wing quirk in China that caught the eye of its Formula 1 rivals

Motorsport

McLaren identifies two different Mercedes battery issues behind China F1 disaster

Autosport

What really caused McLaren's Chinese GP double DNS?

Lando Norris' Mercedes battery is understood to be beyond repair after McLaren's double non-start in Shanghai

Motorsport

How Max Verstappen shone in Nurburgring NLS2 against the best from Mercedes

With the post-race disqualification making the headlines, the raw performance of Verstappen and his team-mates has been quickly overlooked. The numbers show impressive pace for the #3 Mercedes, with the Dutchman the standout driver

Motorsport

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

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

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