Kimi Antonelli Wins Again as McLaren and Ferrari Battle for the Podium at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

After Suzuka, we discuss why the model reached its greatest accuracy yet for both our pre- and post-qualifying predictions. After John gushes over Piastri’s return to form, "Toto Wolff" even calls in to congratulate Kimi Nate on his first F1 victory. We then discuss why Verstappen continues to rank highly in our predicted finishes despite Red Bull's poor form this season, and why we expect McLaren to outperform our model's current predictions. Depending on how strong both constructors look after the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, we explain how the model should begin accounting for the new regulation realities of 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overtakemode.substack.com