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Written by Kavi Khandelwal The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix was a race of strategic mirrors and high-speed deception for Charles Leclerc. While the Ferrari driver secured a hard-fought third place, the result was forged through a battle with George Russell that extended far beyond the cockpit. In an era where the 2026 power units have made every joule of energy a tactical weapon, Leclerc’s podium was the result of out-thinking the Mercedes pit wall. Credit: Formula One The race t

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Kimi Antonelli took a dominant win at the Japanese Grand Prix after benefitting from a Safety Car, becoming the youngest championship leader with his second consecutive victory. Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc complete the podium with George Russell settling for fourth.

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Mercedes lock out the front row at Suzuka as Antonelli takes pole, while Russell battles setup issues that leave him chasing answers ahead of the race.

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Kimi Antonelli took a second consecutive pole in Japan with George Russell making it a Mercedes 1-2 despite struggling throughout the session, while Oscar Piastri completes the top three for the Japanese Grand Prix's starting grid.

Filled with action, the final hour of practice in Suzuka saw Antonelli at the top of the timesheets ahead of an all-important qualifying session in Japan.

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The second practice hour in Suzuka saw Oscar Piastri top the timesheets ahead of the Mercedes pair, in a session that once again saw reliability issues curb running for several drivers on the grid.

Suzuka opens with tight margins, upgrades, spins, and Russell leading a closely packed field as teams battle early setup and reliability issues.

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