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.
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.
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Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari faces several minor issues rather than one major problem after McLaren's strong performance at the Miami Grand Prix. The former Haas team principal shared his views on The Red Flags Podcast.
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.
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Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola has indicated the company can adjust tyre compounds for specific circuits to promote more diverse pit strategies in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The first two races in Australia and China were both won by Mercedes using one-stop strategies, amid concerns over excessive tyre durability under new regulations. Isola made the comments after the Chinese Grand Prix.
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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Audi Formula 1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley suggests Max Verstappen's strong criticism of the 2026 regulations partly reflects Red Bull's struggles in the early races. Verstappen labeled the new cars as 'anti-racing' and compared them to 'Formula E on steroids' after the China Grand Prix. Wheatley, a former Red Bull sporting director, views the racing positively.
Alex Jacques praises Arvid Lindblad's early F1 maturity
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Ijumaa, 20. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 18:30:39Bearman praises Haas VF-26 race pace after Shanghai fifth
Alhamisi, 19. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 04:05:59Jonathan Wheatley to replace Adrian Newey as Aston Martin F1 team principal amid 2026 Honda engine crisis
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