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<\/p>\n F1 stars braced for Japanese Grand Prix weather chaos<\/p>\n \nWhile trying to predict the weather accurately nearly a week out is a mug’s game, the early signs are there that the Japanese Grand Prix weekend might see intermediate or wet tyres bolted onto cars for the first time at a race this year.
<\/p>\n Article continues under video<\/p>\n \nFor Mercedes<\/a> this is bad news. As the dominating team in the paddock they need a full weekend of predictable track conditions in the dry. However, it doesn’t look like they are going to get it.
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<\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton<\/a> given FIA lifeline to beat Mercedes<\/p>\n \nLewis Hamilton’s Ferrari<\/a> F1 boss Fred Vasseur has hinted that an FIA rule could give the team a boost in their pursuit of Mercedes.
<\/p>\n \nFerrari have started the season off in fine fashion having claimed two grand prix podiums already, including one for Hamilton, his first since joining Ferrari in January 2025.<\/a> But they’ve still been a fair chunk from Mercedes’ pace thus far.
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<\/p>\n Kimi Antonelli’s F1 victory: Star ignored George Russell<\/a> order at Chinese GP \nAn emotional moment for Mercedes F1 star Kimi Antonelli led to orders being ignored at the Chinese Grand Prix last time out.
<\/p>\n \nThe Silver Arrows star made history in Shanghai by becoming the youngest grand prix polesitter<\/a>, before going on to claim victory over his team-mate George Russell.
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<\/p>\n Max Verstappen<\/a> announces ‘natural next step’ away from F1<\/p>\n \nMax Verstappen has made a major announcement about his exploits away from the F1 track.
<\/p>\n \nAs well as being a four-time world champion in F1, Verstappen also has many other racing hobbies, including owning his own GT Racing team,<\/a> and being involved in sim racing.
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