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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

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

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

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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

Lewis Hamilton fires back at critics after Ferrari F1 resurgence in 2026

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at critics after rediscovering his form with Ferrari

Motorsport

Where Ferrari thinks it stacks up in Japan after mixed Friday

Ferrari went through a low-key Friday at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix with a SF-26 that was difficult to tame for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

Motorsport

Ferrari 'lacking pace' compared to Mercedes and McLaren at Japanese GP

Ferrari went through a low-key Friday at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix with a SF-26 that was difficult to tame for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

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British GT champions amongst one-off entries for Silverstone 500

Darren Leung, Dan Harper, Ian Loggie and Phil Keen will form all-star line-ups in two Paradine BMWs for the 2026 British GT opener

Autosport

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

Jenson Button tempers expectations after Oscar Piastri tops Japanese GP FP2

Jenson Button has urged caution over Oscar Piastri’s FP2 pace at Suzuka, warning Mercedes may still have more performance in hand

Motorsport

McLaren: We’re still behind Mercedes and Ferrari despite topping FP2 in Japan

Oscar Piastri went quickest in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, but McLaren still thinks it is the third-fastest team in F1 2026

Motorsport

Why Ferrari's 'Macarena' F1 wing didn't dance in Suzuka

The Scuderia brought enough parts to fit both cars with its unusual pivoting rear wing solution in practice for the Japanese GP, but decided to continue with factory-based testing instead ahead of potential Miami introduction

Autosport

Why Ferrari isn't using its 'Macarena' F1 wing at Japanese GP

Motorsport

Japanese Grand Prix: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri sets pace ahead of Mercedes

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

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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.

TechRadar

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.

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

Motorsport

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

AAP

'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.

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