The F1 starting grid for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix has taken shape following Saturday's qualifying session at Suzuka International Circuit. read more »

We have a lot of work to do and are far away from where we want to be. read more »

Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc met their mini super-fans at the Japanese Grand Prix! For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com Visit our store:... read more »

F1's new rules have caused a major stir among drivers and fans, with the qualifying spectacle once again under scrutiny after Suzuka's pole shootout delivered little... read more »

Video: George meets his biggest Japanese fan #MercedesAMGF1 #F1 #GeorgeRussell read more »

It's not been fun to be Aston Martin this year. It's not just that their car isn't fast (although it isn't), and it's not just that their car... read more »

Fernando Alonso has delivered a promising update on Aston Martin’s progress despite a dismal qualifying session for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. Honda is under pressure... read more »

It?s been a good weekend so far and we are satisfied with where we are at the moment. read more »

The car is working well here and we now shift our focus to Sunday's race. We're looking forward to doing our best to put both cars into points scoring positions. read more »

Ride onboard with Kimi Antonelli as he secures his second Grand Prix pole position in a row, setting the fastest time in Qualifying for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. For more... read more »

Charles Leclerc has blasted Formula 1's new regulations as a "f***ing joke" in a furious radio message during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. The post... read more »

Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Formula 1's rule makers have plenty to ponder after Japanese Grand Prix qualifying. read more »

As a team we have taken a step forward this weekend in both pace and reliability. read more »

Today was a positive step for us, with clear indications of progress in competitiveness. read more »

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 »

We are still going through the learning process regarding how to approach qualifying and how to improve from Q1 to Q3, without being too aggressive. read more »

As anticipated, the fastest strategies for tomorrow?s race involve a single pit stop and make use of all three compounds. read more »

That was another solid qualifying session to start the season. Kimi continues to grow in confidence, and it was pleasing to see him put two strong laps together in Q3. read more »

That was all the car had in it today. read more »

The margin was tighter than we expected it The margin was tighter than we expected it to be, we should have had both cars in Q2 for sure.to be, we should have had both cars in... read more »

We know that our performance is not where it needs to be right now and this was always going to be a challenging weekend. read more »

Max Verstappen explains his actions after kicking a British journalist out of his media session ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

Ride onboard with George Russell to see how the Mercedes duo compare in their qualifying laps around the Suzuka Circuit. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com... read more »

Several Formula 1 drivers finished qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix lamenting the impact the sport's new power unit regulations have had on a flat-out lap at Suzuka. read more »

Charles Leclerc vents over team radio as F1 qualifying annoyance continues in Japan. read more »