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Piastri tops FP2 as McLaren challenges Mercedes at Japanese GP
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Oscar Piastri set the fastest time of 1:30.133 in second practice for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.092 seconds on soft tires. George Russell was third for the constructors' leaders, with McLaren teammate Lando Norris fourth.
Mercedes' unusual two-phase front wing activation during the Chinese Grand Prix was caused by a reliability problem, not an exploit, the FIA has accepted. The quirk on Kimi Antonelli's winning car drew questions from an unnamed rival team. Ferrari denied involvement in the FIA query.
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The FIA has launched an investigation into Mercedes' movable front wing on its 2026 W17 car following a rival team's request for clarification after the Chinese Grand Prix. The wing allegedly closes in two phases, with the second exceeding the 400-millisecond regulatory limit. Officials aim to resolve the issue before the upcoming Suzuka Grand Prix.
Data from the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix reveals Mercedes maintaining a performance advantage over Ferrari despite close battles. Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden victory for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton achieving his first podium for Ferrari. Ferrari's strong starts have not translated into wins due to deficits in top speed and tyre management.
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In a dramatic finish to his first Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli survived a lap 53 lock-up at Turn 14, holding off teammate George Russell by 5.515 seconds for a 1-2. The 19-year-old celebrated with a thumbs-up gesture, recreating Jim Clark's iconic 1967 US GP salute as promised.
Formula 1 stewards decided to take no further action against Kimi Antonelli for allegedly impeding Lando Norris during sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix. The incident occurred at Turn 1 in Shanghai, where Antonelli was moving slowly after leaving the pit lane. Both drivers progressed through the session, with Antonelli qualifying second behind teammate George Russell.
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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that Ferrari can challenge Mercedes more closely at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, following a strong start in Australia. The team finished third and fourth in Melbourne, trailing the Mercedes drivers. Both drivers highlighted ongoing development efforts to narrow the performance gap.
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