Mercedes aims to extend strong performance at Japanese Grand Prix
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- •Andrea Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
- •George Russell qualified second, giving Mercedes a front-row lockout for the race.
- •Oscar Piastri starts third on the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix.
- •Mercedes drivers set the best time in the third practice session before qualifying in Japan.
- •The race is part of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship season.
- •Regional outlets published the full starting grid for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix on March 28, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Mercedes converts its front-row start into a 1–2 finish in Japan The team strengthens its early lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship standings.
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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InLive: Piastri starts third in Japan, dominant Mercedes on the front rowRURIA Novosti (RU)Пилоты "Мерседеса" показали лучшее время в третьей практике Гран-при ЯпонииMEArab Times (Kuwait)Antonelli and Russell lock out the front row in Japanese Grand Prix qualifyingREGIONALLa Nacion (Argentina)A qué hora se corre el GP de Japón de la Fórmula 1