The Japanese GP 2026 marks a turning point in the calendar, as it will be the last race before a mandatory break due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix for international security reasons. In this context, Mexican driver Sergio 'Checo' Pérez arrives at Suzuka after a difficult start with Cadillac, a debutant team in the championship that has yet to score points. Ferrari has positioned itself as the main challenger with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton on the podium. Mercedes dominated the start of the season with Russell and Antonelli sharing wins in Australia and China. Russell leads the championship with 51 points, Antonelli is second, 4 points behind, Leclerc is 17 points behind, and Hamilton is 18 behind. Suzuka is considered a 'driver's' circuit due to its technical complexity and high-speed corners. Mexican driver Sergio 'Checo' Pérez arrives in Suzuka after finishing 16th and 15th in Australia and China respectively. His team, Cadillac, a newcomer, is second to last in the constructors' championship without any points, tied with Aston Martin. Key circuit data: length 5.807 km, 53 laps, total distance 307.4 km, 18 corners. The circuit debuted in Formula 1 in 1987. The driver with the most wins in Japan is Michael Schumacher with six victories. The broadcast of the Japanese GP 2026 in Mexico will be available through the official platforms of the category.
