Kimi Antonelli’s Suzuka win was more than luck. It proved his title chances are real

Kimi Antonelli celebrates with his Mercedes team after winning the 2026 Japanese GP. Philip Fong / SUZUKA, Japan — “Unbelievable!” The frustration was clear in George Russell’s voice as he realized what had just happened.

Russell rues bad luck as Antonelli claims second F1 win at Japanese GP

George Russell rues bad luck as Kimi Antonelli claims second straight win at Japanese Grand Prix - Antonelli took advantage of a safety car period following British driver Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash

F1 Standings After the Japanese Grand Prix 2026

The Japanese Grand Prix was the first that we saw all 22 drivers take the lights in the 3rd race of the new regulation era of Formula 1. With power unit and rel
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Toto Wolff jokes about masterminding Kimi Antonelli's success: "Can you tell Susie"

After Kimi Antonelli secured his second consecutive win, Toto Wolff reflected on the 19-year-old's rapid transformation from a "lost kid" at the factory to the world championship leader

F1 Accused of Editing Antonelli’s Pole Lap to Hide “Embarrassing” 2026 Engine Flaw

Kimi Antonelli delivered an absolute masterclass on Saturday, putting his Mercedes on pole position for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix with a blistering time of 1:28.778. Usually, when Formula 1 posts the official onboard video of a pole lap,