While the rest of the field chased glory at Suzuka, Aston Martin’s two drivers carved out their own private battle at the back — held back by an unresolved Honda power unit crisis now three races old.
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A Safety Car triggered by Bearman’s 50G crash at Spoon Curve gifted Antonelli the lead he never let go, propelling the teenager to the top of the 2026 championship standings.
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Three qualifying sessions, three times P7. Gasly is the undisputed king of the midfield in 2026 — and at Suzuka, Ocon finally found a first reason to smile.
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Everyone is talking about what 2026 has done to the 130R. Toto Wolff says that corner stopped being a challenge long before the new regulations arrived.
Wolff: The 130R Was No Longer a Challenge Before 2026 Read More »
“The high-speed corners became charging stations.” Alonso’s verdict on Suzuka 2026 is blunt — and a growing chorus of drivers is saying the same thing.
Alonso: Suzuka’s Challenge Is Gone Under 2026 Rules Read More »
From understeer to oversteer and back again — Red Bull’s RB22 gave Verstappen no answers on Friday at Suzuka. And he’s not expecting any miracles overnight.
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McLaren topped the timesheet on Friday, but the race simulation numbers tell a very different story about who holds the real advantage at Suzuka.
MErcedes at Suzuka: Sandbagging or Simply Ready to Race? Read More »
Two wins in two races. Russell and Antonelli looking untouchable. But Guenther Steiner has a warning for anyone who thinks the 2026 title is already decided.
Mercedes’ Lead Won’t Last, Says Steiner — “The Development Rate Will Be Tremendous” Read More »
Aston Martin’s disastrous start to 2026 put Honda firmly in the spotlight. At Suzuka, HRC president Koji Watanabe stepped forward with answers — and a correction for Adrian Newey.
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Ferrari had the parts, the plan — and the ambition. Yet at the Japanese Grand Prix, the team’s revolutionary pivoting rear wing stayed in the garage. Here’s the inside story of why the Macarena didn’t dance at Suzuka.
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