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George Russell’s Japanese Grand Prix unraveled after a Mercedes power unit software bug, costing him track position and a likely podium as Kimi Antonelli capitalized on a well-timed pit stop.
Kimi Antonelli grabbed his second win of the 2026 season at Suzuka, Oscar Piastri finally got a race finish and Pierre Gasly quietly produced one of the weekend’s best drives. Here are the ratings from Japan.
Charles Leclerc says Mercedes and George Russell tried to muddle the picture over team radio during their fight for third at the Japanese Grand Prix, only for Ferrari to call it out in real time.
Jacques Villeneuve says Franco Colapinto should have been punished after Oliver Bearman’s violent Japanese Grand Prix crash, with race officials taking no action despite the heavy contact and concern over the speed difference between the cars.
Carlos Sainz says the FIA should not rely only on team feedback as it prepares to review the more controversial parts of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations ahead of Miami. The Williams driver argues that the sport’s closing speeds have become too extreme and that drivers need a real voice in the process.
George Russell says he has been the one dealing with Mercedes’ recent setbacks after another frustrating weekend in Japan, where he finished fourth behind winner Kimi Antonelli.
Kimi Antonelli took his second Formula 1 victory at Suzuka after a race packed with strategy calls, safety-car timing, and plenty of wheel-to-wheel drama. Oscar Piastri finished second, while Charles Leclerc drove a standout race to claim third.
After a samurai sword lesson in Tokyo with Tetsuro Shimaguchi, Lewis Hamilton said the experience was incredible and revealed he hopes to one day own a sword from the Kill Bill movies.
Atlassian Williams F1 announced a collaboration with anime hit Dan Da Dan and watchmaker UNDONE, aiming to reach younger, global fans with a capsule collection tied to the Japanese Grand Prix. Products are due later this year; pricing and full details are pending.
Ferrari arrived in the first two races looking sprightly off the line, but Mercedes has still finished one and two. With Japan looming, can the Scuderia turn promising starts into a victory?
The FIA has launched a formal probe into Mercedes after Ferrari asked questions about the W17’s front wing. Video suggested the wing closed in two stages, letting Mercedes skirt a 400ms rule and gain braking stability. Officials are now looking into whether this trick breaks the rules.
Mercedes has revealed a wolf-inspired front wing for the Japanese Grand Prix, born from a Y-3 collaboration and Japanese myth, and it arrives as the W17 leads the early championship.