Kimi Antonelli Dominates Japanese Grand Prix

0:00It's March 31st. On Corey with the story, this is F1 News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. Kimi Ansonelli snagged victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, dominating by over 13 seconds ahead of Oscar Piaestry. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver started from pole for the second straight race, but pinpointed his launch as the big weak spot, dropping five. Spots right off the line to 6th place. His teammate George Russell had the same sluggish start issue, while McLaren's Piaestry rocketed from 3rd to 1st, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc right behind. Ansonelli clawed back through smart passes on Lewis Hamilton and Landon Norris, then capitalized when rivals pitted early. He vented frustration post-race, saying he messed up the getaway despite a solid weekend prep, but praised the car's pace on mediums and hards. A timely safety car after Ali Bearman's crash, let him pit efficiently and hold the lead. That win catapult Ansonelli to the top of the driver's standings, with 72 points, nine

1:00clear of Russell, marking him as the youngest ever to. Lead after just two rounds, he set the fastest lap and felt in total rhythm once clear. Now with four weeks off before Miami, Ansonelli plans to grind on those starts and recharge, knowing the field's too tight to slack strong pace, or not he'll need every edge to stay ahead.