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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

F1 Japanese GP: Mercedes takes 1-2 as 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

Autosport

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.

AAP

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

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

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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

Autosport

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

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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

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen in spat with British reporter Giles Richards at Japanese GP media day

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Evening Standard

'Get out': Max Verstappen orders reporter to leave media session in tense exchange

Four-time F1 world champion clashes with British journalist ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen orders reporter to ‘get out’ during tense Japanese GP media session

The Red Bull star recalled a hostile interaction in Abu Dhabi after being asked if he regretted his collision in Spain with George Russell, given Lando Norris won the title by just two points

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

“I’m not speaking before he’s leaving” – Max Verstappen bans British journalist from F1 press conference

The incident ahead of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix reveals sensitivities still linger over the outcome of last season’s drivers’ championship

AAP

Oscar for best F1 comeback must begin in Japan

Australian F1 ace Oscar Piastri has made light of his recent struggles at McLaren -- but he desperately needs to bounce back quickly at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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