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Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, has signed a deal with McLaren that will see him join the team in 2028 with the promise of taking over as Team Principal.
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TOUGH AFTERNOON
A tweak to his set-up yesterday left George Russell with too much understeer in both qualifying and the race today. He looked on course for a podium, running comfortably in P2 before pitting.
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ALL SMILES AT MERCEDES
Toto Wolff was in high spirits in the paddock after the race today, following what has been a dream start to the season for the Mercedes team, winning all three races on the calendar so far.
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FIRST START, FIRST PODIUM
Oscar Piastri had yet to start a Grand Prix in 2026, with a crash before the race in Melbourne and car issues in Shanghai putting paid to his chances.
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PRETTY GOOD
That's how Kimi Antonelli described victory in Suzuka today, a result that makes him the youngest ever driver to lead the Formula One World Championship.
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A NEW LEADER
He was yet to start a Grand Prix this season, but following the race start Oscar Piastri leads the race. Charles Leclerc sits in second, with Lando Norris in third.
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STARS COLLIDE
There are a number of celebrities in the paddock today, with Anya Taylor-Joy bumping into her good friend Lewis Hamilton as they both made their way through the paddock.
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KIMI MAKES IT TWO
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the youngest-ever pole sitter, makes it back-to-back pole positions, finishing ahead of his teammate George Russell in P2. Oscar Piastri puts himself in P3, rounding out a Mercedes-powered top three.
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STYLE INTERRUPTED
Lewis Hamilton arrived in a stylish outfit today. There was a throng of TV and photographic people ready to capture the moment but alas, his security guard ended up being the feature subject.
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BOTTAS GREETS THE MEDIA
Valtteri Bottas was in high spirits as he arrived at the track this morning, giving a thumbs-up to the sea of media.
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HAPPY COUPLE
Pierre Gasly and his girlfriend, Kika, arrived in unison today, with Kika wearing this outfit by Arakii.
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ON THE MOVE
Carlos Sainz made his way through the paddock at speed today, riding his custom scooter adorned with both his own and his team's branding.
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HAPPY CHAPPY
Oliver Bearman has been pleased with both his performance and that of his Haas car so far this year, scoring points at every opportunity. He’ll be hoping for a strong showing in qualifying later today to help keep that streak alive come Sunday.
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FAMILIAR GROUNDS
Sergio Perez and his wife, Carola Martinez, made their way through the paddock a short while ago. The Suzuka Circuit is one Checo knows well, with 12 entries and two podium finishes to his name here.
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ASCENDING
Charles Leclerc takes the stairs two at a time as he heads up to the swipe gates on arrival at the Suzuka Circuit for qualifying day, round three of the 2026 championship.
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SIDE PROFILE
Rookie driver Arvid Lindblad was playing ducks and drakes this morning as he arrived for work, so it was a side-profile shot for the young VCARB driver.
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LAWSON’S MORNING ROUTINE
Liam Lawson and his girlfriend, Hannah St John, arrive ahead of today’s on-track action. Liam made his way through the paddock clutching a coffee cup, and it’s no secret in the paddock that he’s a keen coffee drinker.
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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER Y-3
It’s the third day of this weekend’s schedule and George Russell is sporting this Adidas x Y-3 jacket and trouser combo in promotion of their latest merchandise drop.
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THE SHORTEST ROUTE
There are two entrances to the Suzuka paddock, and the one at the far end is a mere 30 metres from the McLaren hospitality suite , allowing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, along with his girlfriend Lily Zneimer, to make quick work of their commute.
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FASTEST MAN ON TRACK
It's this man, Oscar Piastri following FP2 here in Suzuka. The two Mercedes drivers are hot on his heels, with George Russell’s lap just 0.092 seconds behind.
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BACK AT THE TRACK
Fernando Alonso is back at the circuit following a later arrival this weekend, due to the birth of his first child. His first track session as a father is now complete, finishing 19th fastest and completing 23 laps.
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PIASTRI STAYS POSITIVE
Oscar Piastri has failed to start the opening two Grands Prix in Australia and China, becoming the first driver to endure such an unfortunate run since Bruce McLaren in 1958.
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A TOUGH START
Alex Albon is accompanied by his fiancée, Lily Muni He, ahead of the first of two on-track sessions today. He’s found himself having a difficult start to the season, despite being just three weekends into the calendar.
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A STOP ALONG THE WAY
Lewis Hamilton made his way to the fan zone just moments ago, and he certainly has a large following cheering for him here in Japan. On his way, he stopped by a car housing both Alpine drivers. They engaged in conversation for a few minutes
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THAT’S FUNNY
What was funny? I’ve got no idea. I was some 20 metres away, but Franco Colapinto certainly found great mirth in it.
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PADDOCK ARRIVAL
Liam Lawson arrived this morning with his girlfriend, Hannah St John. The pair made their way through the paddock before entering the VCARB hospitality suite.
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CRAWFORD IN FP1
Jak Crawford, reserve driver for Aston Martin, will be behind the wheel of Fernando Alonso’s car for FP1. Yesterday, I had to ask at least 10 Aston Martin crew members what number he would be running.
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HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLFF
George Russell arrived this morning wearing another piece from the Adidas x Y-3 collaboration, with both the drivers, crew, and the car adopting this wolf-inspired look for the weekend.
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A MIXED START
Isack Hadjar of Red Bull has had a mixed bag of results following his promotion this year. It was a DNF in Australia, but a points finish for him in Shanghai.
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