Japanese Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri praised for smart drive to second at Japanese GP
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Oscar Piastri delivered a composed drive from third on the grid to second place at the Japanese Grand Prix, earning praise from F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle. A safety car triggered by Oliver Bearman's crash altered the race, allowing Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to pit cheaply and secure victory. McLaren showed improved form at Suzuka after a troubled start to the 2026 season.
Lance Stroll described his battle with teammate Fernando Alonso at the Japanese Grand Prix as their own 'Aston Martin championship' amid the team's poor start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. Aston Martin sits bottom of the standings after three races, plagued by Honda power unit vibrations and other issues. Stroll retired early, while Alonso finished for the first time this year.
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Kimi Antonelli secured a dominant victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, his second consecutive win after China, making him the youngest driver ever to lead the Formula 1 drivers' championship. A safety car triggered by Oliver Bearman's heavy crash propelled the Mercedes driver from mid-pack to the front, finishing 13.722 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri. George Russell's race was hampered by a software glitch, dropping him to fourth and costing him the standings lead, with Antonelli now ahead by nine points after three races.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto arrived in Japan to contest the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka for the first time, the third race on the calendar. He expressed his excitement saying: “I've always dreamed of it”. Reserve driver Paul Aron toured the circuit from a simulator and highlighted key points to consider.
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Fernando Alonso will miss Thursday's media day at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix due to the birth of his first child. The Aston Martin driver plans to arrive at Suzuka Circuit on Friday. He will hand over his FP1 session to reserve driver Jak Crawford.