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Mercedes Leads as F1 Season Resumes in Japan

3/23/2026

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  • The 2026 Formula 1 season resumes with the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka from March 27-29, starting at 06:00 BST.
  • Mercedes leads the standings after George Russell (Mercedes) won in Melbourne and Kimi Antonelli (Shanghai) secured his first victory.
  • Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) have performed well, joining Mercedes on the podium.
  • After Suzuka, the season pauses for five weeks due to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancellations.