The FIA have announced that Mercedes were one of six F1 teams found in breach of the curfew ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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Haas score again amid Bearman's 50kph overspeed crash and Ocon's first point of the season
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Haas score again amid Bearman's 50kph overspeed crash and Ocon's first point of the season
Haas endured a turbulent but ultimately rewarding Japanese Grand Prix, marked by Esteban Ocon's first point of the season and Oliver Bearman's frightening high‑speed crash - a violent incident caused by an enormous closing speed that highlighted the challenges of Formula 1's 2026 regulations.
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Why was the Suzuka race a milestone for Aston Martin amid troubled 2026 start?
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Why was the Suzuka race a milestone for Aston Martin amid troubled 2026 start?
Aston Martin arrived at Suzuka under pressure. After a bruising start to the season marked by reliability failures and zero race finishes, simply getting both cars to the grid felt like progress.
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Vasseur Encouraged by Ferrari's Suzuka Pace but Admits Straight‑Line Deficit Remains
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Vasseur Encouraged by Ferrari's Suzuka Pace but Admits Straight‑Line Deficit Remains
Ferrari left Suzuka with their third consecutive podium and a clear sense of both progress and limitation, as Team Principal Fred Vasseur praised Charles Leclerc's racecraft while acknowledging the team's ongoing straight‑line speed deficit compared to Mercedes.
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Racing Bulls score again as Lawson takes P9 and Lindblad loses out to safety car timing
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Racing Bulls score again as Lawson takes P9 and Lindblad loses out to safety car timing
Racing Bulls continued their impressive early‑season form at Suzuka, securing another points finish thanks to a composed and opportunistic drive from Liam Lawson.
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Why can Cadillac be "very proud" after the opening three races of the 2026 F1 season?
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Why can Cadillac be "very proud" after the opening three races of the 2026 F1 season?
Cadillac continued its steady progression in its debut Formula 1 season, securing another two‑car finish at the Japanese Grand Prix - a meaningful achievement for a team still gathering data, refining processes and learning the nuances of the 2026 regulations.
Haas score again amid Bearman's 50kph overspeed crash and Ocon's first point of the season
Haas endured a turbulent but ultimately rewarding Japanese Grand Prix, marked by Esteban Ocon's first point of the season and Oliver Bearman's frightening high‑speed crash - a violent incident caused by an enormous closing speed that highlighted the challenges of Formula 1's 2026 regulations.
Haas endured a turbulent but ultimately rewarding Japanese Grand Prix, marked by Esteban Ocon's first point of the season and Oliver Bearman's frightening high‑speed crash - a violent incident caused by an enormous closing speed that highlighted the challenges of Formula 1's 2026 regulations.
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BBC Radio 1 icon Greg James has begun his mammoth cycle across the length of the country for Comic Relief - and the name of his bike will have F1 fans in stitches. read more »
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It was there and then it wasn't. F1 legend Lewis Hamilton told all on Ferrari's 'Macarena wing' change after sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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The first F1 Sprint race of the 2026 season takes place on Saturday (March 14) at the Chinese Grand Prix and the grid and starting order is now confirmed. read more »
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F1 star Pierre Gasly has been handed an official FIA ruling following an incident involving four-time world champion Max Verstappen at the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen hit a new low in F1 on Friday as Red Bull were forced to apologise for a disastrous day at the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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Mercedes F1 star George Russell has pointed the finger at Ferrari for being 'selfish', blocking the FIA from making a change to the 2026 regulations. read more »
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The FIA have confirmed a penalty verdict for Mercedes after one Silver Arrows star was involved in an incident at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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Here is how you can catch all the highlights from the F1 action on Channel 4 at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix for FREE today (Friday, March 13). read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc bounced back from a tricky practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday. read more »
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One F1 star's Chinese Grand Prix weekend got off to a disastrous start after they were ruled out of sprint qualifying. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and his new F1 race engineer at Ferrari continued to encounter some teething issues at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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F1 champion Fernando Alonso has revealed Aston Martin could take more risks at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix despite their shortage of parts. read more »
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The one and only practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix saw more reliability issues for teams under the new 2026 F1 regulations. read more »
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Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has spent his limited time off between the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix taking part in a precious pastime. read more »
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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen issued a brutal response to a reporter during the Chinese Grand Prix press conference. read more »
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Honda are experiencing difficulties away from F1 as well as in the sport, with the electrical vehicle (EV) branch of the brand hit by a huge loss. read more »
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Paul Rudd's iconic Hot Ones meme went viral more than six years ago - how quickly time flies. read more »
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Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has opened up on his mental state following a difficult start to the 2026 season for he and his Aston Martin team. read more »
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The new partnership between Apple TV and F1 appears to have got off to a good start, with a key statistic having tripled during the Australian Grand Prix weekend. read more »
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Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has suggested that he is in conversation with F1 bosses and the FIA over the 2026 regulations. read more »
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F1 returns with the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, which will mark the second round of the 2026 championship and will be hosted at the Shanghai International Circuit. read more »
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F1 legend Michael Schumacher is still in possession of an all-time record at the Chinese Grand Prix, ahead of this year's event. read more »
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F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that he made some overtakes at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix 'by mistake'. read more »
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New footage from the Australian Grand Prix weekend has gone viral, with one F1 driver jokingly 'flipping off' his rival with his middle finger. 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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