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The new F1 rule which makes Antonelli expect Ferrari to close in on Mercedes

Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities is new for the 2026 F1 campaign, allowing manufacturers with an inferior power unit more chances to upgrade

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Fred Vasseur pinpoints what boosted Ferrari's morale in Japan

Charles Leclerc's combative and strategic display to fend off George Russell at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix is something Ferrari can build on, says its team principal

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The most encouraging element from Leclerc's Japanese GP podium

Charles Leclerc's combative and strategic display to fend off George Russell at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix is something Ferrari can build on, says team principal Fred Vasseur

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The ‘youngest ever’ F1 records Kimi Antonelli can still beat

In his nascent Formula 1 career, Kimi Antonelli has already beaten several age-related records. Find them here, along with those he can still beat and those which already are out of reach

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F1 fans lose it as Esteban Ocon's "cheeky" Lewis Hamilton reality TV joke goes viral

Esteban Ocon’s cheeky joke about Lewis Hamilton starring in a reality TV show has amused Formula 1 fans online

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Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1's title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?

Kimi Antonelli is nine points clear of George Russell in the title race - and the on-track differences between the two are equally slim

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George Russell told to 'erode' Kimi Antonelli’s confidence as Mercedes title battle heats up

David Coulthard says George Russell must start eroding Kimi Antonelli’s confidence at Mercedes if he wants the best chance of winning the 2026 F1 drivers’ championship

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Where Leclerc thinks Ferrari can achieve "huge gains" on F1 2026 car

Ferrari needs to improve its F1 car all around, Leclerc argued

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Ferrari can get “huge gains” from F1 engine, chassis, aero, tyres – Charles Leclerc

Ferrari needs to improve its F1 car all around, Leclerc argued

Motorsport

Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?

Russell had long been regarded as this year’s title favourite, even before the 2026 cars hit the track – but after three races, it is not him who leads the championship

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Lewis Hamilton bemoans latest Ferrari setback: ‘We need to understand’

Hamilton finished sixth at the Japanese GP – a disappointing result after a promising start to the season

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Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium

Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes, which had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game

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How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes that had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off George Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game

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Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?

The clock could be ticking for George Russell in the battle of the Mercedes proteges, as 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest-ever driver to lead the F1 world championship

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Analysis: Would Oscar Piastri have won Japanese GP without a safety car?

Oscar Piastri was in the fight for victory throughout the Japanese Grand Prix, but the timing of his pitstop and the safety car undid his hopes for McLaren. But could he have won without that untimely intervention?

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Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podium

McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella suspects a multitude of factors all contributed to the team's 'surprising' performance at the Japanese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win

Jacques Villeneuve believes Mercedes’ 2026 car is vulnerable in dirty air despite Antonelli’s Japanese GP win, with both drivers struggling to recover through traffic

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George Russell has a ‘steely’ side that could emerge against Kimi Antonelli, says Jolyon Palmer

Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell has the mental edge over Kimi Antonelli and could show a ruthless side if Mercedes’ intra-team fight turns into a title battle

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Mercedes’ Wolff says Antonelli and Russell are ‘off the leash’ to race … for now

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, leaders of the F1 world championship in a dominant Mercedes car, are ‘absolutely off the leash’ to race one another, their team principal, Toto Wolff, has said

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What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory

Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff casts doubt over Christian Horner’s chances of F1 return

Christian Horner hopes to return to F1 in the future after being sacked by Red Bull last year

The Guardian - UK

F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP

Leading figures in Formula One have called for an urgent safety review after the British driver Oliver Bearman was involved in a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen considering shock F1 retirement after eighth-place finish at Japanese Grand Prix

The four-time F1 world champion, one of the modern greats, is not enjoying driving the sport’s new generation of car

The Independent UK

George Russell’s frustration builds after bad luck in Japan GP: ‘It’s one thing after the other’

Russell finished fourth in Japan while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli took the lead of the world championship

Motorsport

Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix

As a scary accident for Oliver Bearman further exposed pain points in Formula 1's 2026 regulations, the fight for the 2026 world championship received several intriguing twists

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