If the first race under Formula 1’s new regulations gave a glimpse of some of their shortcomings, Suzuka was always going to expose them more clearly. The fears drivers would …
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2026 Japanese Grand Prix
The Japanese Grand Prix stewards gave Franco Colapinto a formal warning for impeding Max Verstappen during practice but cleared Lewis Hamilton of a similar infringement. Verstappen complained the Ferrari driver …
Oscar Piastri gave McLaren encouragement by setting the fastest time in the second practice session on Friday at Suzuka. He lapped one-and-a-half seconds faster than the best time seen in …
Honda say the vibration problem which have plagued Aston Martin’s car since the start of the season are not solely down to its power unit. Aston Martin are yet to …
Mercedes led the way in the opening practice session at Suzuka with McLaren and Ferrari close behind. World championship leader George Russell was consistent quick across the opening hour of …
George Russell believes Mercedes’ rivals are already trying to slow them down following their strong start to the season. The team leads the constructors’ championship by 21 points from Ferrari …
Formula 1 drivers remain divided over the merits of racing under its new rules after the first two rounds of the championship. While drivers have swapped places more readily over …
Mercedes are too far ahead for Ferrari to seriously threaten them, despite the scraps between the teams in recent races, says Charles Leclerc. The W17s finished first and second in …
Fears Formula 1’s new power units would spoil the spectacle of qualifying at Suzuka have prompted the FIA to impose lower energy limits. Drivers were originally permitted to recharge their …
The Japanese Grand Prix has unexpectedly become Formula 1’s last event before an unplanned five-week break. But that’s not the only change this weekend. The challenge of tackling a lap …


