‘George won’t play nice’ in title fight with Kimi – Japanese GP Preview

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🗓️ 23 March 2026

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Summary

As Formula 1 heads to Suzuka, Japan, a teammate battle is brewing. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have driven the pace-setting Mercedes to one win each. How will they race each other this season? How will Mercedes handle their drivers? Max Verstappen has been linked to Mercedes in the past, so are George and Kimi also racing to keep their place in the team?

Tom Clarkson, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe talk about the magic of Suzuka, the early season competitive picture and how the race weekend will unfold. Is there ‘magic in the air’ for Ferrari? Can McLaren and Red Bull find more performance? At Haas, is Ollie Bearman driving towards a future in red?

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0:33.1	I've seen George Race from the junior formula,
0:35.5	and I know that that guy has got steelyness.
0:38.3	If he's under pressure and there's a title at play, I think he definitely has it in him to give it everything.
0:46.3	I think Lewis is back. I think this is everything that all the Ferrari fans were hoping for at the start of 25,
0:52.3	and it could be the start of something great.
0:55.0	Do you think Lando Norris is relieved
0:57.2	that he got the title wrapped up last year?
0:58.8	Because it's looking unlikely in 26, isn't it?
1:01.1	I would be.
1:02.1	I would be very, very happy that I am walking around
1:05.1	as a Formula One World Champion.
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