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Russell laments safety car timing after coming 4th

11 hours 23 minutes ago

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George Russell believes everything is going against him after Kimi Antonelli moved into the lead of the world championship following his victory at Sunday's Japanese Grand... read more »

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Reports: Verstappen considering retiring from F1

14 hours 5 minutes ago

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Max Verstappen is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of 2026, according to a well-connected Dutch newspaper. read more »

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Sainz: FIA ignored warnings before Bearman crash

14 hours 29 minutes ago

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Carlos Sainz hit out at Formula 1 and its governing body FIA for ignoring driver warnings predicting the type of crash Oliver Bearman had at the Japanese Grand Prix, saying... read more »

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Antonelli comes back from 5th to win Japanese GP

17 hours 5 minutes ago

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli moved clear after a mid-race safety car to seal his second Formula 1 win at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

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Haas' Bearman limps away from Suzuka GP crash

17 hours 35 minutes ago

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Haas driver Oliver Bearman limped away from a big crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

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Japanese Grand Prix LIVE! Latest updates as Antonelli, Russell and more race in Suzuka

19 hours 59 minutes ago

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The third grand prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season is upon us at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, and you can follow it all with ESPN. read more »

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Norris: Suzuka qualy top speed 'hurts your soul'

1 day 13 hours ago

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Several Formula 1 drivers finished qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix lamenting the impact the sport's new power unit regulations have had on a flat-out lap at Suzuka. read more »

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Max: 'Lack of respect' led to writer's ejection

1 day 13 hours ago

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Max Verstappen said he ejected a British journalist from his Suzuka media session because he felt a "massive lack of respect" about a question at the end of last season. read more »

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Leclerc: Can't stand qualy rules after energy loss

1 day 14 hours ago

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Charles Leclerc vented his frustration at Formula 1's new rules after a mistake in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix upset his power unit's energy deployment and... read more »

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Verstappen knocked out in Q2 in Japan, starts 11th

1 day 16 hours ago

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Max Verstappen's miserable start to 2026 continued as he was knocked out of Q2 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix by Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad. read more »

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Antonelli storms to 2nd successive pole in Japan

1 day 16 hours ago

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli took his second pole position of the season in qualifying for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

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Wolff rules out Verstappen signing, backs Russell

1 day 17 hours ago

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Toto Wolff has ruled out signing Max Verstappen from Red Bull and claimed George Russell could continue with Mercedes for another decade. read more »

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Japanese GP: Antonelli fastest in final practice

1 day 19 hours ago

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Antonelli, who opened his winning account in China a fortnight ago, finished 0.254 seconds clear of Russell in Suzuka. read more »

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Norris: McLaren car can still end up fastest

2 days 13 hours ago

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Lando Norris remains confident McLaren can end up with the best car in Formula 1 this year despite a slow start to the season. read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull has 'big problems' with car

2 days 13 hours ago

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Max Verstappen has said Red Bull is still encountering "big problems" with its car after two difficult Friday practice sessions ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

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Piastri sets FP2 pace as McLaren hits back at Merc

2 days 16 hours ago

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Oscar Piastri set the pace in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as McLaren hit back at Mercedes at Suzuka, showing some rare 2026 Formula 1 form. read more »

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Japanese GP: Russell fastest in first practice

2 days 18 hours ago

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George Russell led a Mercedes one-two in first practice, as the two McLaren cars finished under two tenths behind Russell. read more »

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Ocon wants 'big consequences' after death threats

3 days 11 hours ago

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Haas driver Esteban Ocon wants to see "big consequences" for the fans who sent him death threats following his collision with Franco Colapinto at the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »

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FIA makes qualifying change amid driver concerns

3 days 12 hours ago

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Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has made a tweak to the rules around this weekend's qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix amid concerns drivers would... read more »

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Hamilton disagrees with Max: F1 now at its 'best'

3 days 12 hours ago

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Lewis Hamilton has said Formula 1's new cars have delivered "how racing should be" and suggested Max Verstappen's criticism is down to Red Bull not being... read more »

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Verstappen ejects F1 journalist from media session

3 days 15 hours ago

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Max Verstappen demanded a journalist leave his news conference ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix due to a question they asked at last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

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Max Verstappen vs. F1's new rules: Every complaint this season - and our verdict

4 days 7 hours ago

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Amid a wave of complaints from F1's four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN's Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on if its warranted. read more »

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Haas reveal Godzilla livery for Japan Grand Prix

5 days 14 hours ago

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Haas has unveiled the Godzilla livery it will race with at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

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'Enough is enough,' say Ferrari on F1 start rules

6 days 12 hours ago

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Ferrari is not willing to make further concessions over Formula 1's start regulations as it attempts to protect one of its key advantages under the sport's new... read more »

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Max Verstappen wins GT3 race at Nurburgring

8 days 6 hours ago

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Max Verstappen has claimed a second GT3 race victory at the Nurburgring ahead of his debut at the iconic circuit's 24-hour endurance race in May. read more »