McLaren delivered one of their strongest qualifying performances of the season at Suzuka, confirming the encouraging signs that had emerged after Oscar Piastri topped FP2 on... read more »
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We saw from the high fuel running on Friday that the pace was competitive, so we're hopeful of being in the mix for points again tomorrow with both cars. read more »
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McLaren endured a mixed but ultimately encouraging opening day at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri topping FP2 and Lando Norris showing competitive speed despite... read more »
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Audi experienced a day of contrasts on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix, showing flashes of competitive pace while also battling reliability setbacks that limited their running. read more »
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Red Bull endured a difficult start to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar struggling for balance, grip, and overall consistency across... read more »
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After a positive start to the season, Hamilton was back to some frustrations with consecutive P6s on Friday. read more »
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Ferrari is "just not quick enough" to trouble the front of the grid, thinks Lewis Hamilton, as the Scuderia hopes fixing its car balance will get it ahead of 2026... read more »
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Early championship leader George Russell was surprised by the pace of Mercedes' F1 rivals. read more »
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Max Verstappen has said Red Bull is still encountering "big problems" with its car after two difficult Friday practice sessions ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Ferrari brought its so-called (by team boss Frederic Vasseur) 'Macarena' wing to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. But ahead of free practice on Friday, it decided... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton admits he is "figuring out" his Ferrari car but sees a "north star" after a challenging Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen explains the problems facing Red Bull after a challenging Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Lando Norris was hampered by replability problems on Friday at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Oscar Piastri closed out Friday at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix by leading a close second free practice session in Suzuka. The post George Russell and Oscar Piastri top... read more »
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During the opening weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season, much of the media attention was on the number of batteries that Honda had to its disposal in Melbourne.But that Friday,... read more »
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Australian Oscar Piastri rounded out Friday of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix by topping the timing charts. The post Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix – FP2 Results appeared... read more »
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World champions McLaren outpaced early 2026 championship leaders Mercedes as Oscar Piastri topped the second Friday practice timesheet for the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Oscar Piastri puts McLaren ahead of Mercedes at the end of Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Full results from Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, Round 3 of the 2026 F1 world championship. read more »
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Honda F1 chief Koji Watanabe will face the music at the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday where he will delve deeper into Aston Martin's woes. 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 |