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All the key moments from the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix
During an eventful weekend at Suzuka, Kimi Antonelli picked up a second consecutive victory – which also earned him a historic championship lead.
5 betting lessons learnt after Kimi wins in Japan
A stunning win for Kimi Antonelli in Suzuka means the Italian teenager now leads the Drivers’ Championship standings.
How bettors won backing Antonelli to win in Japan
The Mercedes star was favourite to win from the start, but clever in-play bettors secured a much bigger win.
Piastri gets your Driver of the Day vote in Japan
His first Grand Prix start of the season and Oscar Piastri totally nailed it, launching his McLaren from its P3 grid slot into the lead at Turn 1.
Youngest F1 points leader Antonelli reflects on Japan win
Kimi Antonelli believes it is "still early days to think about the championship" despite taking victory in the Japanese Grand Prix and becoming the youngest driver to lead the championship in Formula 1 history.
Piastri reacts to bittersweet podium in Japan
Oscar Piastri maximised his first Grand Prix start of the season, the McLaren driver finishing P2 in Japan.
Watch the Japanese GP highlights as Antonelli takes win
Kimi Antonelli claimed his second consecutive win for Mercedes after dropping to sixth on the opening lap in Japan.
Russell believes he ‘probably’ would have won in Japan
George Russell was left to rue a “frustrating” Japanese Grand Prix, with the Briton feeling that his result “probably would have been a race win” had it not been for the Safety Car emerging only one lap after he made a pit stop.
Norris motivated by ‘good signs’ from Japan top-five finish
McLaren enjoyed their highest scoring round of the season as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished second and fifth respectively in Japan.
Leclerc laments Safety Car timing after P3 finish in Japan
Charles Leclerc believes "we got a little unlucky" during the Japanese Grand Prix due to an ill-timed Safety Car, with the Ferrari driver salvaging third place.
Verstappen admits Red Bull are in the ‘midfield battle’
Max Verstappen was limited to P8 in the Japanese Grand Prix following further struggles with his Red Bull car.
What the teams said – Race day in Japan
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from at Suzuka for the of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.