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2026 Japanese Grand Prix: Piastri snatches the lead into Turn 1 on the race start

Watch the race start in Japan as Piastri seizes lead

SUZUKA, JAPAN - MARCH 29: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren looks on during the drivers

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SUZUKA, JAPAN - MARCH 29: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes leads

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2026 Japanese Grand Prix: Piastri snatches the lead into Turn 1 on the race start

2026 Japanese Grand Prix: Piastri snatches the lead into Turn 1 on the race start

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