As part of the effort to increase car performance to help accommodate the characteristics of the new turbo hybrid engines that feature a 50/50 power split between the internal... read more »
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The German manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2024 campaign where its new car has shown promise but also some key weaknesses that have left Lewis Hamilton and... read more »
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The Mercedes driver had gone into the Suzuka race hopeful that the team could build on some promising potential shown in practice with a new set-up direction for the W15.But he... read more »
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The Red Flag was waved just a few corners into the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix as Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon came together. Heading into the Turn 3 left-hander at... read more »
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We're struggling with Sector 1 a little bit, because it's a high-speed sequence of corners. read more »
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Lando Norris is cautious about McLaren’s chances at this weekend’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, citing that Ferrari’s improvement will make it a resurgent threat. McLaren’s... read more »
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Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses... read more »
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Yuki Tsunoda has revealed that braking and slow-speed corners are the two main areas where he’s had the advantage over RB Formula 1 team-mate Daniel Ricciardo. Tsunoda has had... read more »
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In an interesting departure from the usual anodyne preview, Pirelli tells that tale of Ernest Degner, the German motorcycle racer after whom two of Suzuka's infamous... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he can’t “carry the speed” into corners as Yuki Tsunoda after trailing his RB Formula 1 team-mate again at the Australian Grand Prix.... read more »
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The car has been plagued by bouncing, especially with low fuel in qualifying, while its weakness in high-speed corners relative to rivals was very apparent in Saudi... read more »
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Taking the positives from a challenging weekend in Jeddah ? Shov talks through why we struggled in the fast corners, why we didn't double stack during the Safety Car and... read more »
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The German manufacturer has had a challenging start to the 2024 season, with last weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix exposing a particular weakness that its new W15 has in... read more »
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Mercedes driver Hamilton endured a frustrating weekend in Jeddah, qualifying eighth and then finishing ninth after a gamble to stay out and gain track position under the safety... read more »
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The German manufacturer had come into this year hoping that a design revamp would help it close the gap on pacesetter Red Bull.However, drivers George Russell and Lewis... read more »
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Today was not a good day for us. It is clear that we are struggling with the car in the high-speed corners. read more »
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This track has a lot of grip and the high speed corners makes it very demanding for cars and drivers. read more »
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The FW45 from 2023 - which Albon guided to eight points finishes as the team climbed from last to seventh in the constructors' championship - proved particularly weak... read more »
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Russell had a full day in the car in Bahrain on Wednesday, before Hamilton took over on Thursday.While the team's programme meant that Russell's headline times were... read more »
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Whether it's charging off the start line or taking on rivals around high-speed corners, the supremely talented Spaniard has always gone where others fear to tread on a... read more »
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The key to driving fast is, ironically… braking! Jolyon Palmer takes a closer look at how a special set up on the Ferrari lets Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz reach top speed.... read more »
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F1 will visit 24 tracks in 2024 as part of a record-breaking season for the sport. Amongst the tracks are some iconic corners including the Monaco Loews hairpin and the Eau... read more »
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F1 journalist and former team manager Peter Windsor has argued that it is too easy for Max Verstappen due to corners at street circuits not being 'challenging enough.' read more »
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The track will be a mixture of street circuit roads through the exhibition building area and a smaller section of permanent track that will be built on adjacent land that has... read more »
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Formula 1 has confirmed that a street-based event in Spain's capital Madrid will join the championship from 2026 on a 10-year deal. The circuit will be laid out partly on... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| 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 |