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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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Vasseur Encouraged by Ferrari's Suzuka Pace but Admits Straight‑Line Deficit Remains
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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 was the Suzuka race a milestone for Aston Martin amid troubled 2026 start?
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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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Ferrari F1 star Lewis Hamilton has landed a new nickname thanks to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, inspired by some sneaky behaviour on the seven-time champion's part. read more »
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Charles Leclerc has said Mercedes' race pace made him abandon a push to win the 2026 F1 Chinese GP and chase Lewis Hamilton instead. The post Charles Leclerc reveals brave... read more »
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George Russell claimed victory in an eventful Formula 1 sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, despite losing the lead to Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap.As seen in... read more »
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As safety concerns continue to plague Aston Martin's F1 challenger, one question has emerged. Could they really be forced to skip the Australian Grand Prix? read more »
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We're only two races into the 2026 F1 season and the Netflix cameras already have enough fodder for a full season of Drive to Survive. read more »
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Max Verstappen was seen boarding his private jet with Red Bull F1 management after a disastrous Chinese Grand Prix weekend culminating in his retirement from the race. read more »
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F1 has confirmed that next month's planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not longer take place. read more »
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These qualifying sessions remain painful because we're simply not where we want to be. read more »
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The chances of Formula 1 staging emergency races to potentially replace the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix in 2026 have reportedly become more unlikely. read more »
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The chequered flag has been waved over the first race of the 2026 F1 season, the verdict is in and most of the grid are unhappy. read more »
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Max Verstappen suffered a pit-lane issue, while world champion Lando Norris finished seventh read more »
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Racing Bulls has revealed a stunning one-off livery for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, inspired by a new Red Bull Spring edition of its drink. No stranger to special... read more »
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Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been pictured with some of his former Mercedes colleagues in a stunning reunion following the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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Williams' "painful start" to the 2026 F1 season continued in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying. read more »
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F1 legend Martin Brundle is absent from the Chinese Grand Prix broadcast on Sky Sports this weekend. 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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