Formula 1, Japanese Grand Prix
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Full F1 qualifying results for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, where Kimi Antonelli took pole ahead of George Russell. See the complete starting grid.
George Russell edges Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to claim pole, while world champion Lando Norris qualifies sixth in Melbourne
Liam Lawson will start Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix in 14th, after the Kiwi was eliminated in the second session at Suzuka. While Lawson did perform professionally to advance from the opening stage of qualifying (Q1),
Formula 1 fans call FIA's last-minute Japanese Grand Prix qualifying rule change "damage control."
A clear guide to F1 qualifying in 2026 including Q1 Q2 Q3 format, sprint qualifying rules and the 107 percent rule explained.
The first qualifying session of the new Formula 1 season is in the books. In Melbourne, all 11 teams and their drivers hit the track for the first time, fighting to lock in the fastest lap and the best possible starting spot for Sunday. All of them?
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton feature prominently in the latest F1 news headlines, with Japanese GP qualifying in the books.
Charles Leclerc vented his frustration at Formula 1's new rules after a mistake in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix upset his power unit's energy deployment and cost him dear.