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Hamilton questions Ferrari after mysterious power loss costs him Suzuka podium
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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
"Somehow, Charles had more power than me today, in the same car."
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Williams has officially unveiled the livery for its 2026 challenger, the FW48, revealing a new look for the team in Formula 1's all-new regulations era. read more »
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Adrian Newey reveals that, for various reasons, Aston Martin was months behind its rivals in terms of getting its 2026 design into the windtunnel. read more »
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There is much to be done, admits Audi boss, Mattia Binotto following Barcellona shakedown. read more »
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Jack Doohan is to join Ryo Hirakawa as an official reserve driver for Haas. read more »
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"The goal is to win and to eventually fight for the world championship," declares Kimi Antonelli. read more »
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Seemingly the bookies favourite for the 2026 title, George Russell relishes the potential fight with Max Verstappen. read more »
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As the row over the legality of his (and Red Bull's) engine continues, Toto Wolff urges rivals to get their s**t together. read more »
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Mercedes has officially launched the car that many are already claiming is favourite to claim both titles this season. read more »
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"I don't need to go back," insists former Red Bull boss, "I would only go back for the right opportunity." read more »
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Shakedown stats suggest that Mercedes has reacted best to rules overhaul. read more »
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Bringing the AMR26 to life here in Barcelona has taken a big effort, both back at the AMR Technology Campus and from the team working trackside. read more »
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There's still a lot of work to do but that's the same for all the teams in the pit lane. read more »
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We have a lot to take away from this week and Max's experience and detail with engineering will help us shape the preparations for Bahrain and beyond. read more »
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Our goal this coming season is to be more competitive and see a sustained recovery of performance, not just at the start of the year but across the entire season. read more »
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This shakedown week marked the beginning of our journey. read more »
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It's been a long week but overall a productive one. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton brings the Barcelona shakedown to an end as he edges out Lando Norris for best time of the week. read more »
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Friday's unofficial times from Barcelona. 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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