Oscar Piastri edged out the Mercedes duo to lead the F1 2026 – Japanese GP – Free Practice 2 at Suzuka. While Kimi Antonelli and George Russell kept the pressure on, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen struggled with handling issues and a gearbox failure sidelined Arvid Lindblad.
George Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 in the opening session of the F1 2026 – Japanese GP – Free Practice 1, narrowly beating teammate Kimi Antonelli. McLaren and Ferrari remained close in a competitive but frustrating hour for Red Bull and Aston Martin at Suzuka.
Kimi Antonelli makes history as F1’s youngest pole sitter, leading a Mercedes 1-2 in a dramatic qualifying session for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
George Russell secured a brilliant Sprint victory at the Chinese Grand Prix after a fierce battle with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Despite a late Safety Car and heavy pressure from the Ferraris, the Mercedes driver held on to take his first Sprint win since 2022.
George Russell secured pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris.
George Russell led a Mercedes one-two in the sole practice for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris.
George Russell secured a commanding victory for Mercedes at the F1 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Leading a Silver Arrows 1-2 ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Russell capitalized on a superior VSC strategy and relentless race pace in Melbourne.
Mercedes dominated the qualifying session for the F1 2026 – Australian GP – Qualifying with a front-row lockout. George Russell secured pole while Max Verstappen suffered a major setback.
George Russell set the pace for Mercedes during the final practice at the Melbourne circuit. The session featured two red flags and a significant accident involving Kimi Antonelli as teams prepared for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
