General · 29 March 2026
Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP, becomes youngest championship leader.
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, securing back-to-back wins and moving to the top of the drivers’ standings. Despite losing positions at the start, the Mercedes driver recovered with strong pace and strategy to regain control of the race. He finished ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc, while teammate George Russell missed out on the podium. The result makes Antonelli the youngest driver to lead the championship.
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