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Kimi Antonelli secured his second consecutive victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver to ever lead the World Championship standings. Oscar Piastri claimed an impressive second place in his season debut, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium. The race at Suzuka featured intense wheel-to-wheel action. Antonelli overcame a challenging start, and Piastri successfully defended against George Russell. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton struggled to find pace in his Ferrari, finishing behind Lando Norris, who managed a top-six result despite reliability issues throughout the weekend. Red Bull endured a tough outing, with Max Verstappen unable to overtake Pierre Gasly, finishing eighth, while Isack Hadjar finished outside the points. As teams head into the spring break, Red Bull, Williams, and Aston Martin face significant pressure to improve. Additionally, the paddock continues to discuss the surprising departure of Jonathan Wheatley from Audi.