After weeks of crashes, mechanical problems and “watching F1 from the sidelines”, Oscar Piastri has finally started and completed a 2026 race, finishing second at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Meanwhile, teenager Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest driver in Formula 1 history to lead a world championship, winning the Suzuka race by more than 13 seconds after a dominant drive, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc nabbing third place. Piastri drove brilliantly with a stunning opening lap, overtaking from third place on the grid to snatch the lead from Antonelli on pole and fellow Mercedes driver George Russell. Russell snatched the lead back on the final chicane on lap eight however Piastri deployed his battery at the straight and retook the lead in lap 9. The Australian pitted early on lap 18 followed by Russell who pitted on lap 21. However, a monster crash from Oliver Bearman on lap 22 triggered a yellow flag and safety car, disrupting pitstop strategies and allowing Antonelli to retake the lead.…