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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

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

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'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

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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

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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

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“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

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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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Five things to look out for at F1's Japanese GP

Suzuka will host round three of the 2026 F1 season this weekend

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Toto Wolff cautious ‘political knives’ could derail Mercedes’ early F1 dominance

Mercedes have won the first two grands prix of the season, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli the top two in the standings

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F1 fans amused as Toto Wolff's son backs Fernando Alonso over Mercedes drivers

Formula 1 fans praised Toto Wolff’s son Jack for naming Fernando Alonso as his favourite driver, with many admiring both his choice and Wolff’s relaxed reaction

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George Russell facing new Mercedes threat as David Coulthard issues Kimi Antonelli verdict

David Coulthard believes the growing Mercedes rivalry between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli could quickly turn ruthless as both chase the 2026 Formula 1 title

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How Antonelli plans to attack F1 season with title challenge in sight

Antonelli took a maiden F1 victory in China and, with Japan up next, is realising he could be faced with a fight for the world championship in just his second season

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Every race engineer in F1 2026

Race engineers are the indispensable link between Formula 1 drivers on track and the team in the garage. Who is supporting the drivers from the pit wall this year?

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David Croft issues Kimi Antonelli title warning after Chinese Grand Prix win

David Croft has warned against putting title pressure on Kimi Antonelli after the Mercedes driver's maiden Formula 1 win in China

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Guenther Steiner rules out Kimi Antonelli in 2026 F1 title fight despite China win

Guenther Steiner believes Kimi Antonelli’s Chinese GP win will boost his confidence, but insists the Mercedes rookie is not yet ready to beat George Russell to the 2026 Formula 1 title

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Nico Rosberg sends emotional message to Kimi Antonelli after first F1 win in China

Nico Rosberg sent Kimi Antonelli an emotional congratulatory message after the Mercedes driver secured his maiden F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix

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Ferrari F1 boss lashes out at Mercedes protests: ‘Enough is enough’

Ferrari’s superiority off the start line has been a key feature of the first two races in Australia and China

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Question of the week: Can anything or anyone stop Mercedes from winning both F1 titles in 2026?

Mercedes is the dominant force in 2026, but is victory for the team inevitable in F1’s new era?

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How close is Ferrari to Mercedes? We dig into the data from F1’s Chinese GP

Strong starts and close battles have defined Ferrari’s beginning to the season, but the data from China raises questions: could Mercedes actually be more dominant than ever?

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The reason behind Kimi Antonelli's late hair-raising moment in F1's Chinese GP

The teenager took his maiden grand prix win on Sunday, but it didn't come without a scare

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Lewis Hamilton warned over ‘the Leclerc game’ after teammate ‘destroyed’ Ferrari’s chances in Shanghai

F1 legend Jacques Villeneuve warned the drivers’ battle at Shanghai was ‘a little bit extreme’ and could prove costly later in the championship

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Charles Leclerc defends F1 racing in 2026: It "doesn't feel so artificial"

The new F1 regulations have divided opinion: some think the racing is now like Mario Kart, but Leclerc is relishing the challenge

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Why Oscar Piastri’s disastrous 2026 F1 opening salvo serves as a warning to Kimi Antonelli

While Antonelli was sky high after a first win in China, Piastri failed to take to the start line for the second week running

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Wolff confident Russell and Antonelli rivalry will not repeat toxic Hamilton-Rosberg feud

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have picked up one victory apiece in the opening two races of the new Formula One season

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