00:00Attention is turning to Suzuka, where George Russell and Kimi Antonelli could go head-to-head for the first time
00:08this season.
00:09The two drivers have each claimed a Grand Prix victory this year and are set to battle on track with
00:16a closer contest expected in Japan.
00:19Russell made an early statement in Australia, securing pole position by a clear margin.
00:25And Antonelli recovered from a heavy crash in the final practice to line up alongside him on the front row
00:32before going on to finish the second in the race.
00:36Russell, meanwhile, held off early pressure from Charles Leclerc to take the win.
00:41Then in China, the situation shifted.
00:43Russell encountered a technical issue in qualifying, limiting his performance,
00:48while Kimi Antonelli capitalised to become the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history.
00:55He converted that advantage into victory, with Russell finishing second.
01:01Suzuka is widely regarded as one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar,
01:07particularly through its high-speed opening sector, which often highlights the differences in driver ability.
01:14Now, with Ferrari performing well off the star, Hamilton will be aiming to close the gap to the front
01:21and challenge for victory as attention centres on whether Mercedes' teammates will finally go wheel-to-wheel.
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