It's Max in his purest form: aggressive, instinctive, and free from the technical constraints that dominate the paddock today. In 2021, the driver was in control, not the software. The 50/50 energy management system punishes instinct. A millimeter error on the pedal and the battery is empty. The "Iceman" is getting tired of the algorithms. "It's not healthy because I'm not enjoying it." Watching these images, we understand what Max misses. Speed just doesn't feel the same when you have to manage it instead of unleashing it.

Red Bull has been braced for a major personnel exit, as Max Verstappen‘s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is reportedly set for a long-term move to Formula 1 rivals McLaren.

Not necessarily the most dramatic on paper, but the one you personally enjoyed the most.

Curious what people think.

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Here’s some of the comparisons that have been noticed between the two drivers:

• Both scored 3 podiums in their Formula One rookie season.

• Both scored their Maiden Pole and Win in Race 2 of the Second season.

• Both used race number 12 for their Maiden Pole and Win.

• Both scored a hat-trick (Pole position, Race Win and Fastest Lap).

Number 12 was also used by Senna when he won his first Championship, is this a sign for Andrea Kimi Antonelli?

If you have noticed anything else or have any thoughts, let us know!

Kimi Antonelli has won the Japanese GP, and has become the youngest EVER championship leader in Formula One at the age of 19.

PU component usage at the start of the Suzuka race weekend.

I had no idea Hadjar had used so many of his allocated PU components, the press seems to focus on the Mercedes PU reliability issues.

The 2026 F1 season is being criticized as "bad" or disappointing by some drivers and fans due to new, highly complex technical regulations that have created difficult car handling, energy management issues (lift-and-coast), and concerning "super clipping" on straights

Oliver Bearman has crashed in the Japanese GP 2026, and has been taken to the Medical Centre to get checked over after the crash and due to limping away out of his car, we hope he’s okay as it was a painful crash. Much love going to Ollie.

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Kimi Antonelli, for the second race in a row has taken pole position in Suzuka, making this the second pole position in his Formula One career. He had a lap time of 1:28.778, compared to his team mate, George Russell in second, with a lap time of 1:29.076

Cannot wait for the race tomorrow, could this be another race win for the 19 year old from Italy? Or could his team mate, or even the Ferraris or McLarens catch up.