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Antonelli wins the Japanese GP and moves into the championship lead

Sunday at Suzuka delivered Antonelli's second straight win and reshaped the title race heading into a longer break.

March 29, 2026 Editorial summary 2 sources

The Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, 29 March, produced one of the clearest momentum shifts of the early Formula 1 season.

Why Suzuka changed the title picture

Antonelli converted a front-running weekend into another win at Suzuka, turning a strong qualifying position into maximum race-day value.

What matters for betting markets now

Back-to-back wins typically compress outright and race-winner pricing around one driver, while opening space in podium and matchup markets for the next round.

Timing angle before the next race block

With a gap before Miami, odds can drift in phases instead of moving in one straight line. That gives a wider window to compare futures and race-week prices.

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