The Japanese Grand Prix, set for Sunday at Suzuka, is the third race of the Formula 1 season, with a five-week break to follow due to cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Mercedes and Ferrari have excelled under the new regulations, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli winning the first two races, while McLaren and Red Bull face challenges, including engine issues. Lewis Hamilton, a five-time winner at Suzuka, is looking to regain momentum, while Honda struggles as Aston Martin’s engine supplier. The event marks a critical point for teams as they aim to improve before the next race in Miami on May 3.
