Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz is set for a 20-place grid penalty at Suzuka for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix, having taken on new Renault power unit elements read more »
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Drivers from the 2017 grid explain why Suzuka is one of their favourite circuits in the world ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix... For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
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Marcus Ericsson says he is carrying a 10kg weight disadvantage to Sauber team-mate Pascal Wehrlein, which is hurting efforts to prove he deserves to move up the Formula 1 grid. read more »
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Helmut Marko has taken a swing at Ferrari and Mercedes, suggesting that Red Bull have the best chassis on the Formula 1 grid. read more »
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen discusses overtaking and winning in Formula 1, fresh from his victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, in the latest Mobil 1 The Grid… read more »
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Sebastian Vettel is set to avoid a grid penalty after his gearbox passes inspection at Ferrari factory. read more »
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Ferrari have announced on Twitter that they have not been forced to change Sebastian Vettel's gearbox and looks set to be competing on level playing field in Japan this... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel's gearbox is "fine" following his incident with Lance Stroll in Malaysia, Ferrari has confirmed to GPUpdate.net, meaning he will avoid a grid… read more »
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ESPN rounds up the best radio soundbites from Sepang, as the Malaysian Grand Prix served up a thrilling race on its F1 swansong. KR: "I have no power." "OK Kimi,... read more »
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Ferrari believe Sebastian Vettel will avoid a grid penalty for a change of gearbox at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Analysis of the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix which saw Max Verstappen claim his second Grand Prix victory ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Sebastian Vettel fought from the back of the... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel looks set to avoid a five-place grid penalty at Suzuka, with Sky Italia reporting that his gearbox has passed checks back at Ferrari base. read more »
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Ferrari are hopeful Sebastian Vettel's Malaysia GP gearbox can be used again and they can avoid a costly grid penalty at this weekend's Japanese GP. read more »
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"I feel you need to be prepared to race anyone on the grid, obviously Max is still quite young and has more years left than we have but you never know." read more »
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Red Bull now has the best chassis on the Formula 1 grid, reckons its motorsport advisor Helmut Marko read more »
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The Canadian advanced five places from his grid slot to take four points home from the Malaysian Grand Prix. read more »
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Sebastian Vettel has admitted he is at risk of the "bad surprise" of a grid penalty at this week's Japanese GP due to his bizarre crash with Lance Stroll in... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel is facing a potential five-place grid penalty at Suzuka following the "completely unnecessary" accident in the wake of Sunday's Malaysian GP. read more »
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Force India have accused rivals of breaking Formula 1's rules after some teams dried the grid slots on which their drivers started the Malaysian GP. read more »
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Force India chief operating officer Otmar Szafnauer says some rival Formula 1 teams broke the rules by drying their grid slots ahead of the start of the Malaysian Grand Prix read more »
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A memorable day for Red Bull's Max Verstappen but further down the grid there were mixed fortunes. For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook:... read more »
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Fernando Alonso believes the rest of the grid are in agreement about Kevin Magnussen's driving ability after the duo made contact during the race in Malaysia. read more »
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Having started from third on the grid, Max Verstappen scored the long-awaited first win of his season in a gripping final Malaysia Grand Prix. read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen stopped short of saying he lost the Malaysian GP on his way to the grid when his engine failed but did acknowledge that he had a "very good car". read more »
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Max Verstappen hailed his Red Bull RB13 as "unbelievable" as he swept to victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Verstappen lined up from third on the grid… 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 |

