McLaren's Oscar Piastri of Australia competes during the Qualifying Session of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

Drivers start in the third free practice during the Qualifying Session of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua)

Mercedes' George Russell of Britain competes during the Qualifying Session of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

Mercedes' George Russell of Britain competes during the Qualifying Session of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua)

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of Italy reacts after the Qualifying Session of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua)

Mercedes' George Russell (L) of Britain, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli (C) of Italy and McLaren's Oscar Piastri of Australia pose after the Qualifying Session of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua)

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of Italy competes during the Qualifying Session of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)