In this one I’m going through the funniest memes and reactions from the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix weekend — and honestly, it was an “intriguing” one in the most Suzuka way possible. We start with the absolutely bizarre grid vibes: the Mario marketing campaign landing at the worst possible time, with Chris Pratt and Jack Black on the grid while drivers are literally moaning about “mushrooms” and “speed boosts” in the new regs. Seeing celebrities half-dance by a DJ deck with the Mario theme tune playing before lights out was peak “what are we doing here?” energy. Then we get into the race stuff: Bottas being the lone ranger starting on hards while 21 others went medium, Piastri finally making it to the formation lap (Aussie fans, congratulations) and even leading the race — with that lingering pain of “he could’ve won without the safety car.” We also talk Mercedes not having the easy weekend some expected, Russell’s battery issues, and Ferrari basically delivering the action again with those ridiculous round-the-outside moves into Turn 1. We finish on the scary Bearman crash and the FIA saying they’ll review it (which… maybe do the simulations before the season?), the Aston Martin “miracle” of simply finishing a full-length race, and the reality check that we’re about to go five weeks without F1. I’ll complain, I’ll joke, but it’s because I love the sport and want it to be the best it can be.