Japanese Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri praised for smart drive to second at Japanese GP
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Oscar Piastri delivered a composed drive from third on the grid to second place at the Japanese Grand Prix, earning praise from F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle. A safety car triggered by Oliver Bearman's crash altered the race, allowing Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to pit cheaply and secure victory. McLaren showed improved form at Suzuka after a troubled start to the 2026 season.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has said his second-place finish at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix means more to him than 50% of his nine Formula 1 victories. The Australian explained he maximized his performance across the weekend despite a poor start to the season. Piastri now holds sixth in the drivers' standings with 21 points after three rounds.
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Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle criticized George Russell for letting frustration boil over during the Japanese Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver vented on team radio after teammate Kimi Antonelli capitalized on a safety car to take the lead. Antonelli's back-to-back wins have put him nine points ahead in the early 2026 standings.
Red Bull Racing is grappling with performance issues in the new Formula 1 era, finishing well behind the frontrunners at the Japanese Grand Prix. Max Verstappen placed eighth and Isack Hadjar 12th, as team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged the team is a second off the pace. Mercedes has dominated early races amid major regulation changes.
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Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson finished ninth at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix but described himself as mentally drained afterward. He highlighted the intense demands of the new F1 regulations on drivers. Lawson shared these thoughts in a post-race interview with F1 TV.
Fernando Alonso reported nearly no vibrations from his Aston Martin Honda engine during Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, marking an 80% improvement. However, the issue reemerged unchanged on Saturday, limiting the team's performance in qualifying. Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll will start 21st and 22nd on the grid.
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The Cadillac Formula 1 team introduced upgrades at the Japanese Grand Prix, showing signs of improvement during Friday's practice sessions at Suzuka. Valtteri Bottas finished 20th in FP1 and 18th in FP2, praising a trouble-free day and reduced gaps to rivals. Teammate Sergio Perez faced issues after colliding with Alex Albon.
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