Sports · 27 March 2026
George Russell leads Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team 1-2 in Japanese GP FP1
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George Russell set the fastest time in the opening practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, edging teammate Kimi Antonelli to secure a Mercedes 1-2 at the Suzuka Circuit. Lando Norris was third, close behind the leading pair. The session highlighted Mercedes’ strong early pace as teams began evaluating performance on one of the season’s most demanding circuits.
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