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FIA launches April review of 2026 regulations after Bearman crash raises safety questions

33 minutes ago

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The FIA has moved to clarify its position on potential rule adjustments for the 2026 Formula 1 regulations following Ollie Bearman's heavy crash in Japan, confirming that... read more »

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Norris reveals how McLaren managed to up its game in Suzuka following a tough start to the season

39 minutes ago

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McLaren arrived at Suzuka simply relieved to have both cars on the grid after a turbulent build‑up - and left with a haul of points, a near‑miss at victory, and a clear sense... read more »

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Mercedes reveals software bug behind Russell's Suzuka setback

39 minutes ago

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Mercedes left Suzuka with another victory in hand but also with a clear list of technical lessons to absorb, as Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin dissected a... read more »

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Wolff Praises "exciting" Suzuka race but acknowledges mixed fortunes for Mercedes

39 minutes ago

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Toto Wolff left the Japanese Grand Prix with a blend of satisfaction and frustration, describing a race full of overtaking, strategic nuance and unpredictable swings - but also... read more »

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"We were definitely in the fight for the win," claims Russell as he was left frustrated ...

39 minutes ago

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George Russell left the Japanese Grand Prix knowing he had the pace to fight for victory - but not the luck. The Mercedes driver finished fourth after a race shaped by a poor... read more »

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How did Antonelli reflect on his second F1 victory?

1 hour 45 minutes ago

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 education is accelerating at a remarkable pace. Two weeks after taking his maiden Grand Prix victory, the Mercedes rookie backed it up... read more »

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Antonelli steams to Japanese GP victory, McLaren scores first podium

12 hours 51 minutes ago

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Kimi Antonelli displayed dominant pace in today's Japanese Grand Prix once he recovered from a poor start to comfortably win the race at Suzuka. Oscar Piastri led the... read more »

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F1 STATS: Technical things to know about the Suzuka circuit

23 hours 51 minutes ago

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Few circuits on the Formula 1 calendar carry the numerical weight, historical depth, and technical complexity of Suzuka. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers... read more »

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F1MATHS: How does superclipping highlight Mercedes' advantage and Ferrari's weakness in Suzuka?

1 day 9 minutes ago

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The speed traces from today's qualifying session at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix show dramatic differences between teams and power units. F1Technical's... read more »

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STRATEGY CORNER: What does Pirelli expect from the Japanese Grand Prix?

1 day 33 minutes ago

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Pirelli expects the one-stop strategy to dominate Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his strategy prediction... read more »

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Red Bull explain their disastrous qualifying performance in Suzuka

1 day 3 hours ago

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Red Bull endured another difficult Saturday at Suzuka, with the team unable to resolve the driveability issues that had plagued Max Verstappen throughout practice. read more »

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Mercedes explain the performance difference between Russell and Antonelli

1 day 3 hours ago

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Mercedes delivered a commanding qualifying performance at Suzuka, securing a front‑row lockout and reaffirming their status as the benchmark under the new regulations. read more »

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Leclerc and Hamilton left suprised by Mercedes' performance jump in qualifying

1 day 3 hours ago

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Ferrari endured a demanding qualifying session at Suzuka, locked in a tense battle with McLaren that ultimately saw Charles Leclerc edged out by Oscar Piastri and Lewis... read more »

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Vasseur urges Ferrari to find out the cause for sudden loss of pace in Q3

1 day 3 hours ago

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Ferrari left qualifying at Suzuka with a sense of unfinished business after a session that began with strong pace but ended with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton unable... read more »

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McLaren disclosed what led to improved form in Suzuka qualifying

1 day 3 hours ago

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McLaren delivered one of their strongest qualifying performances of the season at Suzuka, confirming the encouraging signs that had emerged after Oscar Piastri topped FP2 on... read more »

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F1TECH: Ferrari bring aerodynamic tweaks to Suzuka as they chase stability

1 day 7 hours ago

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Ferrari arrived at Suzuka for the third round of the 2026 season with a modest but purposeful upgrade package, aimed at sharpening the SF‑26's aerodynamic efficiency and... read more »

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F1TECH: Things to know about Red Bull's comprehensive upgrade package for Suzuka

1 day 7 hours ago

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Red Bull arrived at Suzuka with a tightly focused upgrade package aimed at stabilising the RB22's aerodynamic platform and improving cooling efficiency at one of the most... read more »

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Antonelli grabs Japanese GP pole position, making it two in a row

1 day 11 hours ago

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli enjoyed a clean qualifying session to take his second consecutive pole of the fresh season. The Italian improved throughout while George Russell... read more »

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F1TECH: Aston Martin Target Front‑End Load and Floor Efficiency With Suzuka Upgrade Package

1 day 11 hours ago

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Aston Martin arrived at Suzuka with a compact but meaningful set of aerodynamic updates, all aimed at strengthening the AMR26's front‑end performance. read more »

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FP3: Antonelli heads Russel in final Suzuka pracitce as Mercedes' advantage become ominous

1 day 13 hours ago

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Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable early‑season form by topping the final practice session for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, leading a dominant Mercedes 1-2 ahead of... read more »

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F1MATHS: Race simulation show Mercedes might enjoy a seven-tenth advantage over race distance ...

1 day 23 hours ago

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Although McLaren topped the second free practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, the dying phases of the sixty-minute outing delivered a clear and rather brutal message:... read more »

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F1MATHS: Mercedes flexes its power advantage as Suzuka exposes Ferrari's energy limitations

1 day 23 hours ago

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The second free practice session for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix delivered one of those rare telemetry comparisons that instantly clarifies the competitive landscape.... read more »

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Ferrari admit they lack pace compared to the Mercedes-powered cars

2 days 1 hour ago

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Ferrari entered the Japanese Grand Prix weekend looking to build on strong performances from recent races, but the opening day at Suzuka proved more complex than expected. read more »

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Mercedes starts strong at Suzuka as Russell and Antonelli dominate race simulation

2 days 1 hour ago

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Mercedes enjoyed one of their most encouraging opening days of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli locking out the top two positions... read more »

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McLaren shows strong pace despite disrupted Friday at Suzuka

2 days 1 hour ago

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McLaren endured a mixed but ultimately encouraging opening day at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri topping FP2 and Lando Norris showing competitive speed despite... read more »