Suzuka

McLaren driver Lando Norris is down to his final permitted battery pack for the F1 season after a power unit issue at the Japanese Grand Prix, with a 10-place grid penalty looming if a fourth is needed later this year.

Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, becoming the youngest driver to lead the Formula 1 World Championship at 19 years old. His victory, aided by a safety car intervention, gave him a nine-point lead over teammate George Russell.

Max Verstappen refused to start a media session at the Japanese Grand Prix until journalist Giles Richards left the room, stemming from a past question about a collision with George Russell. The incident has sparked a planned clear-the-air meeting and drawn attention to Verstappen's history of media disputes.

A collision between Alex Albon and Sergio Perez during Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix resulted in damage to both cars, with stewards attributing the incident to a misunderstanding and lack of team communication.

Fernando Alonso will miss media day at the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday following the birth of his first child with partner Melissa Jimenez, but Aston Martin confirmed he will be at the track in time for Friday.