Ollie Bearman update
Bearman has now left the medical centre and has been cleared.
He is back in the motorhome, albeit limping a bit.
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 08:13
Antonelli after race win:
“Feels pretty good, early to think about the championship. Terrible start [to race], lucky with safety car but then pace was incredible. Felt good with the car.
“We were very lucky. On the medium we were strong and on the hard, the pace was incredible.
“It made my life a lot easier.”
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 08:06
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:55
Antonelli on team radio:
“Let’s go man! That was lucky with the safety car but pace was unbelievable at the end! Thanks to everyone! What a car!”
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:46
Kimi Antonelli wins the Japanese GP
He had a bad start but Kimi Antonelli has taken advantage of the stroke of luck with the safety car to win and take the championship lead!
At 19 and 216 days, he will be the youngest-ever championship leader!
Oscar Piastri takes a hard-earned second place, with Charles Leclerc in third.
4-10: Russell, Norris, Hamilton, Gasly, Verstappen, Lawson, Ocon
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:43
Final lap (Lap 53/53)
Out in front, cruise control for Kimi Antonelli, with a 14-second lead.
Lando Norris, meanwhile, has taken fifth place from Lewis Hamilton!
One final chance for Russell…
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:41
Russell and Leclerc swap (Lap 51/53)
Russell makes a move down the inside of the final chicane before Leclerc commits to a move around the outside of turn 1 – and it sticks!
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:38
Russell still on Leclerc’s tail (Lap 47/53)
Russell is getting closer and closer, but not close enough to make a move on Leclerc.
Meanwhile, Antonelli’s lead in front is now 13 seconds.
Top-10: Antonelli, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Hailton, Norris, Gasly, Verstappen, Lawson, Ocon
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:32
George Russell up to fourth (Lap 43/53)
Finally some good news for Russell.
He makes the move on the outside of turn 2 and passes Hamilton.
Can he chase down Leclerc now with 10 to go?
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:26
Leclerc up to third (Lap 42/53)
Terrific move from Leclerc!
Closing in on the home straight, Leclerc just about gets past his Ferrari teammate Hamilton and is now up to third!
Kieran Jackson29 March 2026 07:24
