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How Ferrari is trying to close the gap to Mercedes in Japan

Ferrari, considered the only real alternative to Mercedes in the fight at the front, has prepared for the third race of the Formula 1 season in Japan with significant work carried out back at the factory after analysing the data collected from the first two grands prix. The Suzuka circuit represents a third different type of track of the season and is expected to be a challenging venue for ...

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Ferrari, considered the only real alternative to Mercedes in the fight at the front, has prepared for the third race of the Formula 1 season in Japan with significant work carried out back at the factory after analysing the data collected from the first two grands prix. The Suzuka circuit represents a third different type of track of the season and is expected to be a challenging venue for ...

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  • What changed: Ferrari, considered the only real alternative to Mercedes in the fight at the front, has prepared for the third race of the Formula 1 season in Japan with significant work carried out back at the factory after analysing the data collected from the first two grands prix. The Suzuka circuit represents a third different type of track of the season and is expected to be a challenging venue for .
  • Who it affects: Ferrari are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Ferrari or Suzuka archive for more context.

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A paddock story about who could move, stay, or gain leverage next.

Why it matters

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It shapes expectations around future seats, lineup stability, and leverage across the current F1 picture.

At a glance

Source
Autosport
Teams
Scuderia Ferrari (History & Technical Path), Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path)
Circuits
Suzuka International Racing Course (Layout & History)

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Source: Autosport

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