F1 2026
Kimi Antonelli claims pole position for Japanese Grand Prix
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, outpacing teammate George Russell who will start second despite setup struggles. Antonelli's strong performance continues his impressive start to the 2026 season, where he sits just four points behind Russell in the standings. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged a backfired adjustment left Russell facing challenges into Sunday's race.
Red Bull's new power unit has impressed in the opening races of the 2026 Formula 1 season despite challenges with the chassis. Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook described the unit as being 'in the mix' as a newcomer.
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Former W Series driver Naomi Schiff has warned that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will not tolerate drivers placing personal ambitions ahead of the team in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, met with technical representatives from teams and power unit manufacturers on April 9 to address energy management issues in the new 2026 hybrid power units, including safety concerns from high closing speeds and qualifying energy depletion. Stakeholders committed to regulatory adjustments, with further meetings planned ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari can achieve 'huge gains' across its 2026 Formula 1 car, including the power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre management. The Scuderia trails Mercedes, which has won the opening three grands prix this season. Leclerc stressed the need for improvements in every area to compete effectively.
The first two Formula 1 races in Melbourne and Shanghai have highlighted how Racing Bulls is getting more from the Red Bull-Ford power unit than Red Bull itself. The VCARB 03 cars achieve extremely high top speeds, making them difficult to overtake on straights. This stems from a unique operating philosophy that maintains speed in the final straight sections.
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Mercedes has won the first two grands prix and a sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season, prompting questions about whether any team can challenge for both titles. A panel of Motorsport.com journalists offers varied opinions on the Silver Arrows' lead after races in Australia and China. While some see inevitable victory, others highlight potential threats from Ferrari and internal factors.
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