Mercedes should have replaced Lewis Hamilton with McLaren star Oscar Piastri rather than Kimi Antonelli, according to one well-known F1 pundit. read more »
Today's Most Popular Headlines
-
Haas score again amid Bearman's 50kph overspeed crash and Ocon's first point of the season
572333
Indexed on March-30-2026 01:15:06 from: F1Technical.net ( 106 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.
-
Why was the Suzuka race a milestone for Aston Martin amid troubled 2026 start?
572332
Indexed on March-30-2026 00:15:07 from: F1Technical.net ( 99 views )
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.
-
Racing Bulls score again as Lawson takes P9 and Lindblad loses out to safety car timing
572334
Indexed on March-30-2026 01:15:06 from: F1Technical.net ( 97 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.
-
Vasseur Encouraged by Ferrari's Suzuka Pace but Admits Straight‑Line Deficit Remains
572339
Indexed on March-30-2026 04:15:08 from: F1Technical.net ( 88 views )
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.
-
Why can Cadillac be "very proud" after the opening three races of the 2026 F1 season?
572338
Indexed on March-30-2026 04:15:08 from: F1Technical.net ( 86 views )
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.
35
35
Another hour, another update in the saga surrounding struggling F1 team Aston Martin as speculation rages about Adrian Newey's role as team principal. Enter Christian Horner. read more »
35
A close ally of four-time champion Max Verstappen and a vital member of the Red Bull F1 team has reportedly been approached by Aston Martin as they search for Adrian... read more »
35
An F1 champion has admitted to trying to get a 'sneak peek' at design legend Adrian Newey's sacred notebook. read more »
35
An F1 journalist has suggested that Kimi Antonelli's father held 'clear the air talks' with Mercedes so that he could appear at the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
35
After just two rounds of the F1 2026 championship, talk of a looming retirement for four-time champion Max Verstappen is not only rampant but now also entirely logical. read more »
35
Adrian Newey is set to officially step down from his role as Aston Martin F1 team principal after a nightmare start to the 2026 season for the Silverstone squad. read more »
35
Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher has a new nickname in IndyCar, with his Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) team giving him a new name. read more »
35
Mercedes have recruited the help of F1 team principal Toto Wolff to model a brand new look for the Silver Arrows as the 2026 season gets underway, but fans are divided on the... read more »
35
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey is leading the hunt for his own replacement, according to reports in F1 media. read more »
35
A day doesn't seem to go by at the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season without a new Aston Martin crisis. read more »
35
What Toto Wolff's bold response to Mercedes gaining F1 rivals as a junior team rumour actually means
Toto Wolff could not have been clearer in his response to rumours that one of Mercedes' F1 rivals could soon become their junior team. read more »
35
F1's upcoming Japanese Grand Prix has been given an insane Mario Kart makeover after the controversial 2026 regulations led stars of the sport to draw frequent comparisons... read more »
35
Ferrari F1 chief Fred Vasseur has said 'enough is enough' when it comes to a certain FIA rule tweak for 2026. read more »
35
A former F1 team boss has accused four-time champion Max Verstappen of 'throwing his toys out of the pram' around his criticism of the 2026 regulation changes. read more »
35
Kimi Antonelli ended a wait of almost 20 years for an F1 race win by an Italian driver, but could he one day also restore the fortunes of its greatest team? read more »
35
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen is switching Red Bull for Mercedes and F1 for GT Racing this weekend, for the 58th ADAC Barbarossapreis. read more »
35
Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell planning decision made in row with neighbours over £9.2m mansion
Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner and his wife Geri Halliwell have been handed an official planning decision as a row with neighbours at their £9.2million Oxford mansion... read more »
35
F1 fans have been sent into a frenzy after one eagle-eyed onlooker managed to snap some concerning pictures of what appears to show the Red Bull 2026 car being 30kg overweight. read more »
35
Aston Martin's 2026 F1 season is descending into chaos already, following double DNFs at both of the race weekends to have taken place so far. read more »
35
Max Verstappen's frustrations at his new Red Bull F1 car were clear for all to see at the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend, with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase hearing... read more »
35
F1 team radio from the Chinese Grand Prix proved just how furious Max Verstappen was with his Red Bull team during the difficult race weekend. read more »
35
Have a spare $3.75million (£2.8million)? If so, you can gain access to F1's eyewateringly priced VIP season ticket. read more »
35
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has received a letter from the entire grid requesting a complete re-evaluation of the sporting regulations and race direction, as well as an... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
- D
- H
- M
- S
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Latest comments