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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overcame an awful start and the loss of five positions to win the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Published March 29,2026
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for his second straight victory as the 19-year-old Italian embellished his growing credentials in Formula One.

Pole-sitter Antonelli recovered from a dreadful start to take the chequered flag at Suzuka ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.