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F1 2026 Japan GP | Mercedes Built a Rocket, Ferrari Missed Their Shot + Red Bull Miles Off

1 h 9 min · 1. huhti 2026
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Japan just confirmed what Australia hinted at — this might already be Mercedes’ era. Another dominant performance, a car that looks untouchable, and a grid that feels like it’s already chasing shadows. Ferrari had moments… and then did what Ferrari always does — overplayed the strategy and let it slip. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen is dragging Red Bull into relevance while the rest of the package looks nowhere near championship level. Three races in, and the gap doesn’t look like it’s closing — it looks like it’s getting worse. 🔥 On this episode: * Has Mercedes already broken the 2026 season? * Why does Ferrari keep losing races they should be winning? * Is Charles Leclerc doing everything he can… with no help? * How bad is Red Bull’s situation really right now? * Is Max Verstappen hiding a fundamentally flawed car? * Are the 2026 regulations creating better racing… or just exposing bad teams faster? * Who’s actually second-best right now — Ferrari, McLaren, or someone else? * Overreaction or reality: Is this already Mercedes’ championship? New regs. Same drama. And a gap that’s starting to look dangerous.

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