Sports · 25 March 2026
Mercedes leads the field, threatening Verstappen's Suzuka streak.
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Max Verstappen’s dominance at Suzuka is under serious threat heading into the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver has won the last four races at the circuit, but early-season struggles and reliability issues have left him off the pace. Meanwhile, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team has emerged as the benchmark, with drivers consistently leading the field and entering the weekend as favourites.
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