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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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Indexed on March-30-2026 01:15:06 from: F1Technical.net ( 93 views )
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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Racing Bulls score again as Lawson takes P9 and Lindblad loses out to safety car timing
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Indexed on March-30-2026 01:15:06 from: F1Technical.net ( 87 views )
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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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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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 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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Mercedes F1 star George Russell has admitted his surprise over rivals Red Bull and what they achieved at the Barcelona shakedown. read more »
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The FIA have issued an update over a supposed loophole found in the F1 engine regulations by Mercedes and Red Bull. read more »
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Mercedes F1 chief James Allison has admitted his surprise over a lack of 'red flags and smoking vehicles' during the Barcelona shakedown. read more »
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Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc has revealed the team's plans following their positive first week of 2026 pre-season testing. read more »
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Mercedes starlet Kimi Antonelli has revealed that he's not only hoping to grow as a driver in 2026, but as an adult too. read more »
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F1 fans have convinced themselves that Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin F1 car could be yellow after preview pictures began to circulate teasing a car reveal. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton's team has undergone a reshuffle at Ferrari with another exit reported before the 2026 F1 season. read more »
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F1 champion Jenson Button has been welcomed back with open arms to the sport by engine provider Honda. read more »
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Adrian Newey has admitted that Aston Martin are four months behind their F1 rivals with the 2026 car. read more »
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Mercedes F1 chief James Allison has admitted the team could plagiarise their rivals' designs in 2026. read more »
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Reigning F1 champion Lando Norris will need to watch out for title rival and team-mate Oscar Piastri, as the McLaren star has been tipped to 'come back with a... read more »
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A first look at the 2026 Aston Martin car suggests that Adrian Newey has copied one of his old F1 designs. read more »
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Max Verstappen is hiding a secret about the Red Bull 2026 car according to an F1 pundit. read more »
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Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has reportedly split from his closest professional partner for a second time, just weeks before the start of the 2026 F1 season. read more »
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F1 star Esteban Ocon has given his first impressions on the brand new 2026 cars, with a word of warning for those watching. read more »
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Williams have unveiled their 2026 livery on social media and F1 fans are loving it. read more »
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In case you've been completely absent from social media for the last 36 hours, Lewis Hamilton may or may not be dating Kim Kardashian. read more »
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One of the sponsors linked with Alpine F1 star Franco Colapinto has been dropped from the team's 2026 car. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has had a promising start to 2026 with Ferrari in a year where he hopes to win a record eighth Formula 1 world championship. read more »
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Axed F1 star Jack Doohan has been handed a career lifeline by a rival team of his former squad, Alpine. read more »
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Red Bull's latest F1 recruit has revealed that he's not sure if he is 'entirely ready' ahead of the 2026 season, which will be his rookie year. read more »
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F1 legend Fernando Alonso has heaped praise on his new 'teacher' Adrian Newey after he got behind the wheel of the design guru's first Aston Martin F1 car. read more »
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Mercedes are going to be in a battle for both F1 championship titles this year, and not just because they looked good in testing. 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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