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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Hamilton questions Ferrari after mysterious power loss costs him Suzuka podium
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Indexed on March-29-2026 11:13:03 from: PlanetF1.com ( 192 views )
Hamilton questions Ferrari after mysterious power loss costs him Suzuka podium
"Somehow, Charles had more power than me today, in the same car."
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Max Verstappen's frustrated gesture to rival F1 driver after overtake sums up his season
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Max Verstappen's frustrated gesture to rival F1 driver after overtake sums up his season
A gesture aimed at an F1 rival by Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix pretty much summed up the four-time world champion's start to the season.
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Lewis Hamilton: F1 drivers "have no voting rights" as FIA "only listening to teams"
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Lewis Hamilton: F1 drivers "have no voting rights" as FIA "only listening to teams"
F1 drivers are calling for rule changes to the 2026 cars, but FIA only listening to teams so far
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Russell: I'd have won race with 'one-lap difference' in safety car timing
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Russell: I'd have won race with 'one-lap difference' in safety car timing
George Russell insists that he would have won the Japanese Grand Prix had there been a "one-lap difference" in the timing of a pivotal safety car interruption during the Suzuka race.
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"At the mercy of the power unit" - Norris and Verstappen's F1 2026 complaints continue
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"At the mercy of the power unit" - Norris and Verstappen's F1 2026 complaints continue
At Suzuka, the yo-yo effect was slightly less extreme than during the season opener in Melbourne, although the overall picture still did not satisfy all of the drivers. Lando Norris ultimately crossed the line in fifth place and saw that - together with Oscar Piastri's strong showing - as a sign that McLaren is making significant progress.The racing as a whole, however, left the reigning ...Keep reading
Hamilton questions Ferrari after mysterious power loss costs him Suzuka podium
"Somehow, Charles had more power than me today, in the same car."
"Somehow, Charles had more power than me today, in the same car."
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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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Ferrari arrived at Suzuka for the third round of the 2026 season with a modest but purposeful upgrade package, aimed at sharpening the SFâ26's aerodynamic efficiency and... read more »
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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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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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Aston Martin arrived at Suzuka with a compact but meaningful set of aerodynamic updates, all aimed at strengthening the AMR26's frontâend performance. read more »
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Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable earlyâseason 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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The 2026 Formula 1 season has ushered in a new era of powerâunit regulations, reshaping how teams manage reliability across the calendar. F1Technical's senior writer... read more »
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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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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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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 have unveiled a wolfâinspired livery for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, joining Racing Bulls and Haas in bringing specialâedition designs to Suzuka. read more »
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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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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 »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
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