Antonelli secures Suzuka pole as 2026 rules reshape F1 qualifying

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Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli leads five takeaways from Suzuka: a 2026 energy-recovery cap revived qualifying, Williams regressed, Red Bull now midfield, rookie Arvid Lindblad impressing by reaching Q3, and Antonelli emerging as a real threat to Mercedes while Verstappen had a rare Q2 exit.
- Five quick takeaways from F1 Japanese GP qualifying Motorsport.com
- Antonelli clinches pole ahead of Russell in Japan Formula 1
- Antonelli beats Russell to Japanese Grand Prix pole BBC
- Kimi Antonelli on F1 Japanese GP pole in Mercedes lockout with George Russell The Guardian
- Italian teenager Antonelli storms to second consecutive pole in Japan Reuters
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