Furious Charles Leclerc blasts F1 as Max Verstappen hits new low
Kimi Antonelli made it back-to-back pole positions after cruising to P1 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, highlighting his newfound confidence after winning in China.
Antonelli found himself on top of the world, while Charles Leclerc hit out at F1's new regulations and how bad it has made hot laps, branding it a "f****** joke". Max Verstappen's struggles also continued, as the Dutchman was eliminated in Q2 and starts 11th at Suzuka.
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WATCH: Furious Charles Leclerc blasts F1 as Max Verstappen hits new low
Charles Leclerc lashes out at F1 in team radio fury: 'It's a fucking joke!'
Charles Leclerc was not at all happy after qualifying at Suzuka.
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2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix - Qualifying results
Check out the full results from qualifying ahead of the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix – held at Suzuka!
Full starting grid for 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix
Check out the full starting grid for 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka!
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Lando Norris on brink of F1 penalty after major McLaren change
Lando Norris could be facing a grid penalty sooner rather than later.
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Max Verstappen slates 'undriveable' Red Bull after qualifying low
Max Verstappen's misery this season continues. Can he stage any kind of recovery in the Japanese Grand Prix?
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Lewis Hamilton facing Japanese GP concern after computer glitch
Lewis Hamilton qualified in sixth place for the Japanese GP, his lowest grid slot of the season so far.
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Fernando Alonso reveals unbelievable Aston Martin U-turn
Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin endured a difficult qualifying session ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
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