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Drivers highlight flaws in F1 2026 energy rules after Japanese GP
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Formula 1 drivers have criticized aspects of the 2026 regulations following the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, particularly energy management affecting qualifying and on-track battles. Alpine's Pierre Gasly called for tweaks but pushed back against excessive negativity, while McLaren's Lando Norris and Williams' Alexander Albon detailed specific issues. A review meeting is planned next week ahead of the Miami race.
Franco Colapinto voiced frustration with Oliver Bearman's criticism over their Japanese GP incident, calling himself a 'sitting duck' and revealing an unanswered post-race message, though Bearman later clarified in Miami he holds no grudges.
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After the Japanese Grand Prix, Honda retained an Aston Martin AMR26 at its Sakura factory for unprecedented full-car dyno testing to combat persistent vibration issues plaguing the team. Amid ongoing partnership challenges, updates targeting chassis integration aim for improvements at the Miami Grand Prix.
Williams team principal James Vowles described the Japanese Grand Prix as painful and vowed to use the five-week break before Miami to improve the team's performance. Carlos Sainz finished 15th and Alex Albon 20th at Suzuka. Vowles praised both drivers while addressing ongoing car issues.
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Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the championship lead with his second consecutive win. The Mercedes driver started from pole but dropped to sixth due to wheelspin. He credited a timely safety car for aiding his recovery.
Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns that Ferrari could slip in the Formula 1 standings as McLaren unlocks more from its Mercedes engine. After qualifying sixth at the Japanese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver highlighted the gap to leaders Mercedes. Ferrari sits second in the constructors' championship, trailing by 31 points after two races.
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka with a lap of 1:28.778, outpacing teammate George Russell by 0.298 seconds for a front-row lockout. The 19-year-old's second consecutive pole followed China, while Max Verstappen was eliminated in Q2 in 11th after car issues.
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