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Formula One 2026: Japanese Grand Prix qualifying live
Mercedes dominated Friday practice with Antonelli on top. In qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, top Formula One teams competed for grid positions. Russell was second with Leclerc and other drivers over half a second behind.
️ Updates from qualifying in Suzuka; start: 6am GMT️ Preview piece link | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail PhilipFP3, though, was a Mercedes show: Antonelli first, with Russell 0.254 back – and then more than half a second to Leclerc. Piastri split the Ferraris, beating Hamilton by 0.019, with Norris sixth.How has the weekend gone so far for the other frontrunners? Continue reading...