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F1 Japanese GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole, Max Verstappen out in Q2

Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around

Motorsport · Mar 28

Ollie Bearman crash - latest: FIA release statement after 191mph shunt in Japan

F1’s governing body has spoken out after the British 20-year-old endured a massive crash on Sunday

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Kimi Antonelli pips Mercedes teammate George Russell to pole for F1’s Japanese GP – as it happened

Mercedes lockout front row with Oscar Piastri third after Max Verstappen is knocked out of qualifying early in Suzuka

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28

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 · Mar 27

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 · Mar 27

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 · Mar 27

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?

The Independent UK · Mar 27

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 · Mar 27

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 · Mar 27

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 · Mar 27