F1 2026 Japan GP LIVE: Race updates, times, stream and results

Finally some good news for Russell.

He makes the move on the outside of turn 2 and passes Hamilton.

Can he chase down Leclerc now with 10 to go?

Terrific move from Leclerc!

Closing in on the home straight, Leclerc just about gets past his Ferrari teammate Hamilton and is now up to third!

Goes from bad to worse for Russell – he suddenly runs out of energy heading into 130R and Leclerc takes fourth very easily!

While his teammate has extended his lead to 5.5 seconds, Russell can’t get a move done on Hamilton in third.

Tough moments for the championship leader here…

“50G impact. Ollie has had an X-ray at the medical centre.

“No fractures, a right knee contusion following the impact.”

Ultimately, more good news than bad news…

Antonelli has a 2.8-second lead to Piastri, who is a second ahead of Hamilton.

Russell, meanwhile, is looking to close in on Hamilton and is within a second.

1-10: Antonelli, Piastri, Hamilton, Russell, Leclerc, Norris, Gasly, Verstappen, Lawson, Ocon

Hamilton gets third from his former teammate on the home straight at the restart!

Antonelli got away smoothly…

Bearman’s car cleared (he’s been taken to the medical centre) and safety car is coming in.

How will Antonelli manage this?

“F***, that’s our luck for 2 races isn’t it.”

Toto Wolff: “I know super unlucky, let’s see what we can do.”

Concerning scenes for the Haas driver, who was limping after exiting the car. Has he injured his ankle or foot?