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

2 days 3 hours 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 3 hours 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 »

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Audi endures mixed opening day at Suzuka as reliability issues disrupt progress

2 days 3 hours ago

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Audi experienced a day of contrasts on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix, showing flashes of competitive pace while also battling reliability setbacks that limited their running. read more »

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Red Bull faces troubled Friday at Suzuka as balance issues hamper performance

2 days 3 hours ago

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Red Bull endured a difficult start to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar struggling for balance, grip, and overall consistency across... read more »

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Piastri leads second Suzuka practice as Mercedes-powered cars show dominance

2 days 13 hours ago

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in a dramatically quicker second practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, outpacing the Mercedes duo of Kimi Antonelli... read more »

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Why has the FIA reduced maximum energy recharge for Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying

3 days 2 hours ago

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Formula 1 arrives at Suzuka this weekend with a subtle but meaningful regulatory tweak: the FIA has reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge for Qualifying from 9... read more »

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Leclerc does not think the new energy restriction "will be a game-changer"

3 days 2 hours ago

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As Formula 1 heads to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc arrives with two podiums from the opening two rounds - a strong start on paper, yet one that still... read more »

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Aston Martin is "working as hard as possible," claims Stroll aheaf of Suzuka

3 days 3 hours ago

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As Formula 1 arrives in Japan for Honda's home race at Suzuka, Aston Martin continues to search for solutions after a difficult start to the 2026 season. read more »

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F1MATHS: What do the numbers reveal about the reliability of the power unit manufacturers?

3 days 6 hours ago

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The 2026 Formula 1 season has ushered in a new era of power‑unit regulations, reshaping how teams manage reliability across the calendar. F1Technical's senior writer... read more »

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Why does Pirelli bring its hardest trio of compounds to Japan?

3 days 7 hours ago

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Suzuka remains one of Formula 1's most treasured circuits, a place where drivers can truly demonstrate their skill, yet it is also one of the most punishing venues on the... read more »

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F1TECH: What are the technical challenges of the Suzuka F1 circuit?

3 days 8 hours ago

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As Formula 1 returns to Suzuka for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, teams face a weekend defined by one of the sport's most iconic and technically demanding circuits. read more »

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F1MATHS: Key stats and trivia after Antonelli's maiden F1 victory

4 days 8 hours ago

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Before the action resumes at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo takes a look at some key stats from Andrea Kimi... read more »

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Mercedes show off their special livery for the Japanese Grand Prix

4 days 13 hours ago

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Mercedes have unveiled a wolf‑inspired livery for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, joining Racing Bulls and Haas in bringing special‑edition designs to Suzuka. read more »

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Alonso set ot sit out the opening practice in Japan

4 days 18 hours ago

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Aston Martin has announced that Third Driver Jak Crawford will take part in Free Practice One at the Japanese Grand Prix, stepping into Fernando Alonso's AMR26 for the... read more »

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Haas unveil one-off Godzilla-themed livery for the Japanese Grand Prix

4 days 19 hours ago

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TGR Haas F1 Team has unveiled a landmark partnership with TOHO CO., LTD., the legendary Japanese entertainment studio behind the Godzilla franchise, marking the first time in... read more »

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Mercedes front wing under scrutiny after reports of two‑phase closure system

4 days 22 hours ago

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Rumblings in the Formula 1 paddock have intensified after reports surfaced suggesting that Mercedes may be operating a two‑phase front‑wing closure mechanism that could fall... read more »

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F1MATHS: How have the F1 weight limit evolved over the years?

5 days 1 hour ago

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Formula 1 has always been a sport of extremes - speed, precision, and relentless innovation. But over the past two decades, one metric has quietly ballooned: weight.... read more »

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Hamilton reflects on the importance of his new race engineer and trainer after his maiden ...

5 days 13 hours ago

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Lewis Hamilton has stood on more podiums than any driver in Formula One history, yet the one he climbed in Shanghai last weekend carried a special weight as he finished on the... read more »

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Things to know about RB's special livery for the Japanese Grand Prix

5 days 21 hours ago

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Racing Bulls have revealed a bold one‑off livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, continuing their tradition of special‑edition designs for key Formula One weekends. read more »

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MotoGP: What did Aprilia's riders have to say after their historic triumph in Brazil?

6 days 9 hours ago

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Aprilia Racing left the Autodromo Internacional de Goiania - Ayrton Senna with a landmark result, securing a commanding 1-2 finish and placing four RS‑GP machines inside the... read more »

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MotoGP: Bezzecchi heads one-two finish for Aprilia in Brazil

6 days 9 hours ago

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Aprilia delivered a landmark performance in Brazil as the Noale manufacturer secured a dominant 1-2 finish, with Marco Bezzecchi taking his fourth consecutive Grand Prix... read more »

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F1MATHS: What do the numbers disclose after the opening two races?

6 days 10 hours ago

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Before the action resumes at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo picks out a few numbers to explain the key learning and... read more »

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Formula E: How has the championship standings changed after the Madrid E-Prix?

6 days 18 hours ago

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Hot on the heels of Jaguar's double victory and Antonio Felix da Costa's second consecutive triumph at last weekend's Madrid E-Prix, F1Technical's senior... read more »

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F1TECH: Ferrari set to reintroduce its halo winglet alongside its Macarena rear wing in Japan

6 days 19 hours ago

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Ferrari's push to refine its 2026 Formula 1 package took an intriguing turn at the Chinese Grand Prix, where the team quietly introduced a small aerodynamic winglet... read more »

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F1MATHS: How Mercedes could exploit a rumoured 10 kW ICE advantage?

7 days 1 hour ago

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Hot on the heels of Mercedes double victories in the opening two rounds of the 2026 F1 season, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo ponders about the variety of... read more »