Jacques Villeneuve

Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver to lead the Formula 1 standings. The Mercedes driver overcame a poor start with help from a safety car. However, 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve questioned the car's performance in traffic.

March 16, 2026 Reported by AI

Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Mercedes' dominance in the early 2026 Formula 1 season is not as overwhelming as in 2014. The 1997 F1 champion highlighted differences in performance gaps and car characteristics. He predicts other teams will improve energy management.