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.

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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.