Round 4
Japanese Grand Prix
WINNER — Kimi Antonelli — Suzuka International Racing Course — Apr 6, 2026
The Music
Every race tells a story. These tracks capture the drama, glory, and heartbreak of Japanese Grand Prix.
Watch Me Fly
Lyrics
Suzuka waited, brave and bold Lights go out, I drop the clutch A bit too deep, I lose my touch From first to sixth in just one turn
Antonelli's Suzuka was a masterclass in resilience. From pole to P6 after another Mercedes launch failure, he kept his composure through the first stint while the quickest car in race trim slowly closed gaps. The Bearman Safety Car was the gift — a perfectly timed free stop that leapfrogged him past Russell and into a 13.7-second victory. 'Thanks, Toto. Still quite a bit of work to do on the starts.' The youngest championship leader in F1 history, businesslike as ever.
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Lyrics
Spoon Curve Fighting hard for nothing much Pushing every single touch Closing in at massive speed
Bearman's Suzuka is defined by one terrifying moment. Running P17, he closed on Colapinto's harvesting Alpine at 45-50 km/h faster on the flat-out approach to Spoon. Wheels on grass, 308 km/h into the barriers, roughly 50G. The whole paddock held its breath until the radio crackled: 'Yeah, I'm okay.' Knee contusion, no fractures. The FIA announced a rules assessment. His crash became 'the Bearman Safety Car' — the hinge on which every front-runner's race swung.
Turns Out We're Alright
Lyrics
Two races down, zero stars Watch this Australia, I hit the wall China broke, my engine stall Everyone forgot my name
After zero points from Australia and China, Piastri arrived at Suzuka with everything to prove. From P3 on the grid, he fired off the line while Mercedes fumbled their starts, leading the opening stint with calm precision. The Bearman Safety Car reshuffled the pack, but Piastri emerged as Antonelli's closest challenger and consolidated P2 without error. 'Nice one, guys. Good race. We took every chance today.' Driver ratings praised his composure — a weekly podium threat if McLaren keeps developing.
Suzuka delivered a race that will be debated for years — a teenager's recovery drive, a horrifying crash that triggered an FIA rules review, and a comeback story that reminded everyone why McLaren never stays down for long.
Youth, danger, and redemption at the figure-eight
Race Key Moments
Antonelli recovers from a botched start to win after the Bearman Safety Car reshuffles the field, becoming the youngest championship leader in F1 history. Piastri delivers a composed P2 for McLaren's best result of the season, while Bearman's 308 km/h crash at Spoon triggers an FIA rules review.
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