Checo Pérez
Kimi Antonelli secures pole for 2026 Japanese Grand Prix with Mercedes 1-2
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka with a lap of 1:28.778, outpacing teammate George Russell by 0.298 seconds for a front-row lockout. The 19-year-old's second consecutive pole followed China, while Max Verstappen was eliminated in Q2 in 11th after car issues.
Sergio 'Checo' Pérez was unable to participate in the sprint qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix due to a fuel system failure in his Cadillac car, forcing him to start from the last position. Mercedes dominated the session with George Russell on pole and Kimi Antonelli in second. The Mexican, returning to Formula 1 after a year away, faces challenges in his debut with the American team.
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Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez returned to Formula 1 with the Cadillac team at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, finishing 20th in the first free practice session at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. The Mexican completed 14 laps with minor technical issues, as Charles Leclerc topped the session with a time of 1:20.267. This debut marks Cadillac's entry as the 11th team on the grid.