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Antonelli Ascends, Verstappen Vents and the Five Week F1 Freeze

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix completely changed the Formula 1 standings. Kimi Antonelli secured a second straight victory for Mercedes while Max Verstappen spent the weekend fighting battery drain and threatening to quit the sport entirely. A massive crash for Oliver Bearman and brutal engine vibrations for the Aston Martin drivers highlighted the extreme physical demands placed on the grid by the new rules. Now, following the sudden cancellation of the Middle East events due to geopolitical conflict, engineers face an unprecedented five week break to develop upgrades before the series resumes in Miami.

April 01, 2026 — CMC Motorsports

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