Russell and Hamilton finished seventh and ninth respectively, reversing their qualifying positions, after a poor qualifying session and troublesome first stint on the hard... read more »
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While the pace of the Frenchman and team-mate Pierre Gasly was impacted by damage picked up following an opening-lap clash, Ocon does not think that should be an excuse for an... read more »
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McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella believes that Lando Norris qualified ahead of both Ferrari drivers in Japan as one-lap conditions “mitigate” the team’s deficit. The... read more »
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Join Jolyon Palmer as he provides his unmissable insight into the dramatic opening lap of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix as Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon collided. The former... read more »
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The pair touched at the restart following the early red flag, with Gasly losing what the team later estimated as around 33 points of downforce, which equates to a potential lap... read more »
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McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella has revealed that the team considered opting for a one-stop race following the red flag at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix. Lando... read more »
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Seven-time Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya joins Tom Clarkson for the first episode of F1 Beyond The Grid’s LEGENDS episodes. Going into the final two races of 2003,... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo reflects on his Lap 1 shunt with Alex Albon at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Jump onboard with the drivers in Suzuka and take a look at all the big talking points across the weekend. Featuring Yuki Tsunoda's pitstop, Daniel Ricciardo & Alex... read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes Ferrari’s improved strategic calls in 2024 derive from having a Formula 1 car which provides greater freedom due to more controlled tyre degradation.... read more »
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Relive all the biggest talking points from the airwaves in Japan, including the collision between Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon on lap one, plus the moment Yuki Tsunoda... read more »
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A fortnight on from receiving a penalty for potentially dangerous driving against George Russell during a last-lap battle in Australia, Alonso found himself needing to hold his... read more »
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Max Verstappen explained his radio back and forth during the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix with engineer Gianpiero Lambiase motivated him to overcome a set-up dispute. After a... read more »
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George Russell has defended the Mercedes Formula 1 team’s questionable strategic calls that contributed to wasted opportunities during the Japanese Grand Prix. Russell and his... read more »
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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has backed Charles Leclerc to overcome the qualifying struggles that have hampered his Formula 1 results in recent races. The last two... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo denies that his first-lap crash with Alex Albon at the Japanese Grand Prix marks a continuation of his struggles during the 2024 Formula 1 season. Ricciardo... read more »
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Mercedes has revealed that its 2024 Formula 1 car boasts up to “70 points more downforce” per corner than its predecessor which hasn’t corresponded to lap times. Having won... read more »
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The F1 stewards have published their decision concerning the lap-one crash between Daniel Ricciardo's RB and Alex Albon's Williams in the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Toto Wolff has shared an interesting view on Fernando Alonso and George Russell's last lap incident at the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Another day, another crash, as Alex Albon admits that his first lap clash with Daniel Ricciardo was exactly what his team doesn't need. read more »
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The F1 stewards have published their decision concerning the lap-one crash between Daniel Ricciardo's RB and Alex Albon's Williams in the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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It was a great team performance today; fastest lap, a one-two finish, fastest pit stop and leading first and second in the championship. read more »
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The FIA stewards at Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix elected to not take further action on the opening lap incident that curtailed Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon’s races. Both... read more »
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Mercedes made progress with its 2024 Formula 1 car which was masked due to an “atrocious” first stint at the Japanese Grand Prix, according to team boss Toto Wolff. Following... read more »
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An early morning wakeup call for Formula 1 fans saw the Japanese Grand Prix deliver some first-lap drama, driver discussions, the usual ending, and had F1 followers on social... 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 |