Jack Black took over the Ferrari garage, Kimi Antonelli made history again, and 320,000 fans packed Suzuka for the best Japanese Grand Prix in memory. The Motion Report Podcast with Getty Images photographer Mark Sutton breaks down everything that happened — from the paddock, the pit lane, and the grid itself.
Mark Sutton shot the iconic cherry blossom Ferrari photo that went around the world this week, and in this episode he explains exactly how it happened — sixty photographers, one borrowed ladder, five Sakura trees, and a Ferrari that simply couldn’t be ignored. He also reveals why the full bloom was still a week away, and why that actually worked in his favour.
On track, Kimi Antonelli took his second pole position of the 2026 season and won the race — but couldn’t touch the champagne. Japan’s drinking age meant Formula 1 had a non-alcoholic substitute ready in Parc Fermé. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen was spotted playing Inspector Gadget around the McLaren, prompting the question everyone is asking: Is Red Bull’s empire quietly falling apart?
Then Hollywood arrived. Seven cast members from the Super Mario movie descended on Suzuka on race day. Jack Black did sit-ups with Mercedes mechanics, took over the Ferrari garage headset with Lewis Hamilton watching in disbelief, sang every word of Thunderstruck on the grid, and waved the chequered flag like a man who had been waiting his whole life for the moment.
Mark also previews what to expect in Miami — major upgrades incoming across the grid as cars return to the factories for the first time this season.
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