Sports · 28 March 2026

Kimi Antonelli takes pole for Japanese GP as Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team lock front row

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Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit, beating teammate George Russell to lead a Mercedes front-row lockout. Oscar Piastri qualified third for McLaren. The result marks Antonelli’s second consecutive pole, underlining Mercedes’ strong qualifying pace, while rivals struggled to match their one-lap performance.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 March 2026 at 8:50

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