Freddie Slater claims P2 in Melbourne, highlighting a strong 2026 F3 weekend and key lessons with Trident.
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Slater pleased with “really, really positive” 2026 Melbourne F3 weekend

Freddie Slater began his 2026 F3 campaign with a highly encouraging performance in Melbourne, securing a second-place finish in the Feature Race. Although he fell just short of victory, the Briton demonstrated composure, adaptability, and strong racecraft throughout the weekend. Importantly, he and Trident focused on extracting the maximum from their package despite limited experience…

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Charles Leclerc qualified P4 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after a snap of oversteer ruined his final Q3 lap, with Ferrari struggling to optimize their systems as Mercedes locked out the front row.
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Leclerc discusses big snap and frustration with qualifying after placing P4 for 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Charles Leclerc qualified P4 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after a snap of oversteer on his final Q3 lap prevented a stronger grid position at Suzuka. The Ferrari driver finished with a 1:29.405, placing him behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri. Leclerc’s Japanese GP qualifying performance highlighted ongoing struggles with system…

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Russell secured a front-row start for the F1 Japanese GP despite a difficult and unusual qualifying session.
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Russell overcomes car issues to take P2 in F1 Japanese GP qualifying

George Russell secured a front-row start for the F1 Japanese GP despite a difficult and unusual qualifying session, as Mercedes continued to show strong pace at Suzuka. While teammate Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position, Russell admitted that his own session felt far from straightforward, with balance issues emerging at the start of qualifying. “The car…

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Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli during Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP.
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Antonelli reflects on second consecutive pole after “really clean” Qualifying at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Fresh off his maiden win in Shanghai, Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli carried his momentum into Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, claiming his second pole position of his career and season.The 19 year-old, who secured his first Grand Prix pole in Shanghai, appeared to be quick finding his rhythm and pace around the high-speed…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen during Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.
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Verstappen remains vocal on RB22 issues after Q2 exit in 2026 F1 Japanese GP Qualifying

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen endured a difficult day at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, qualifying 11th after a difficult session. Earlier in FP3, the four-time World Champion had voiced frustration over the handling of the RB22, as he struggled to get to grips with it. Unfortunately for Verstappen, those issues persisted in Qualifying, where…

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Piastri delivered a strong performance in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, securing third place on the grid .
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Piastri says Q3 lap was “a bit of a mess” despite qualifying P3 at F1 Japanese GP

Oscar Piastri delivered a strong performance in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, securing third place on the grid after a session that saw momentum swing between teams and drivers. While Kimi Antonelli ultimately took pole position ahead of teammate George Russell, Piastri emerged as McLaren’s lead contender, capitalising on a clean execution through…

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