Max Verstappen excludes journalist as FIA confirms Japanese GP rule change – roundup
Max Verstappen kicked a journalist out of his media session at the Japanese Grand Prix as the FIA took action ahead of Suzuka […]
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Lella Lombardi and the long road of women in Formula One
Since the beginning of automobile racing, men have stood at its centre. Women, it was long assumed, were better suited to modelling cars than driving them, while engineering or managing a team remained entirely out of the question. It is precisely for this reason that seeing more women find their way onto the grid today feels so significant. And yet, women have always been a fundamental – if […]
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Toto Wolff rejects ‘boring season’ fears as Mercedes sets early pace
Toto Wolff has dismissed claims that this year's championship could soon become boring because of Mercedes' dominance […]
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Audi leadership thrown into doubt after "shock" Jonathan Wheatley exit: "They're lacking"
Jonathan Wheatley's exit from his role as Audi Formula 1 team principal has been branded a "shock decision" by F1 TV presenter Lawrence Barretto.Audi confirmed last week that Wheatley was to leave the team with immediate effect due to personal reasons. The Briton had only joined the team in 2025 and was part of the transition from Sauber to Audi. "As it continues its journey towards the […]
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Oscar Piastri: Mercedes F1 advantage over McLaren is "nothing magical"
Mercedes drivers have won every grand prix and sprint race this season. A modest sample size, given this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix is round three, but that hasn’t stopped George Russell continuing to be the championship favourite.Oscar Piastri, a title contender last season, has yet to actually start a grand prix this year, and his McLaren team is having to come to terms with the fact […]
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Schumacher brands Winward ‘amateurs’ after Verstappen Nürburgring disqualification shock
Ralf Schumacher tears into Winward Racing after a costly tyre error erased Max Verstappen’s dominant Nürburgring win […]
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Ayao Komatsu “very proud” of Esteban Ocon as he owns up to Franco Colapinto clash
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is “very proud” of the way Esteban Ocon handled his collision with Franco Colapinto in Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix.The incident occurred after Colapinto pitted from eighth on lap 32 of the race; the Alpine emerged out of the pits right in front of Ocon, who attempted a late lunge down the inside in the Turns 1-2 curve but ended up with nowhere to go […]
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George Russell recreates iconic "Tokyo Drift" scene in Mercedes Japanese GP shoot
George Russell channelled his inner Han Lue in a The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift-inspired shoot ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The Briton did the iconic pose as he leaned against a Mercedes AMG GT 63, sporting the wolf-inspired livery that will be on the Brackley outfit's Formula 1 cars at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. "Georgie understood the assignment," one fan […]
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Kimi Antonelli reveals ligament strain behind wrist brace after China win
Kimi Antonelli has joked he might wear the wrist brace he's currently using to battle ligament strain, having won the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Esteban Ocon responds to death threats from "keyboard warriors" after Franco Colapinto clash
"Best close your DMs now" was one journalist’s advice to Esteban Ocon in the post-race media ‘pen’ after a collision with Franco Colapinto in the Chinese Grand Prix. The Haas Formula 1 driver was duly on the receiving end of a torrent of online abuse in the days that followed.While Ocon brushed off the abuse, which included death threats, as the work of "keyboard warriors", it forms part […]
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Japanese Grand Prix: FIA Drivers Press Conference
Today's press conference with Lance Stroll, Charles Leclerc, Franco Colapinto, Lando Norris, Oliver Bearman and Liam Lawson […]
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Gary Anderson: F1's sudden Japanese GP rule change doesn't go far enough
Ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson doesn't think the last-minute changes F1 has made are enough […]
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Drivers talk yo-yoing
Drivers give their opinion on the yo-yoing phenomenon resulting from the 2026 rules overhaul […]
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Russell insists Mercedes’ front wing is a ‘problem, not an advantage’
George Russell insists Mercedes’ controversial front wing was no secret weapon, but a flaw that nearly cost Kimi Antonelli his maiden win […]
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Lewis Hamilton shares “full circle” moment after "unreal" samurai experience
Lewis Hamilton has shared a "full circle" moment after having a samurai lesson from the artist who choreographed the sword-fighting scenes from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill.After doing karate as a young boy, Hamilton shared how he began the martial art as a way of dealing with bullying at school, but learned so much more from it than he originally expected. Now, using the time between the […]
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Verstappen has journo ejected from press conference
Guardian journalist ejected from Max Verstappen press conference over question raised in Abu Dhabi […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes It began with a clash at the top of Aston Martin's F1 team. Now Adrian Newey is set to step down as team boss, with Jonathan Wheatley his likely replacement. Mark Hughes explains the full story behind the headlines in our latest podcast […]
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"We have made progress since Bahrain," says Honda
Ahead of a rather dubious 'anniversary', Honda insists that progress is being made […]
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Kimi Antonelli revives Kimi Räikkönen’s famous "bwoah" as Mercedes pokes fun at Chinese GP blunder
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has poked fun at the awkward slip-up at the Chinese Grand Prix, when Kimi Antonelli was announced as 2007 champion Kimi Räikkönen.The Italian driver was noticeably taken aback and confused as he stepped on the podium following his maiden grand prix victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. For those who were not there in person, footage was later released of the podium […]
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Lance Stroll quizzed on Adrian Newey after Aston Martin statement
Former Audi F1 boss Jonathan Wheatley is expected to replace Adrian Newey as Aston Martin team principal despite a pointed statement […]
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Charles Leclerc on how Ferrari can ‘annoy’ F1 rival Mercedes at Japanese GP
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc hopes to "annoy" Mercedes at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Still top-tier or neutered? Drivers weigh in on Suzuka's F1 challenge
The FIA is pulling one of its levers to help restore Formula 1 qualifying to its former glory, but regardless of its fixes, drivers feel Suzuka is still one of the best challenges on the calendar.Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, the FIA reduced the maximum allowed energy usage from 9 to 8MJ per lap in qualifying, which is estimated to significantly reduce the amount of super clipping […]
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What F1 could do to fix 'silly' qualifying lap losses
Charles Leclerc thinks Formula 1’s complex rules are “a little bit silly” in the way that qualifying laps can be derailed by a badly timed throttle lift […]
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Mercedes 'wing issue' down to reliability
FIA seemingly dismisses talk of Mercedes front wing cheat […]
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Lewis Hamilton explains why ‘Mario Kart’ F1 racing is finally working
Lewis Hamilton explains why the much-criticised new F1 2026 racing style is actually an improvement on yesteryear […]
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FIA makes late change to qualifying before Japanese GP amid driver concerns
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has made a tweak to the rules around this weekend's qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix amid concerns drivers would have to focus on energy harvesting […]
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F1 legend's "rusty" claims against Cadillac duo countered by Sergio Perez
Sergio Perez does not believe he is "rusty" after a year on the F1 sidelines […]
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Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham returns for Japanese GP after neck surgery
Fan-favourite Sky Sports Formula 1 presenter Natalie Pinkham will return to screens for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix after being absent from the coverage for five months.Pinkham was forced to skip the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix due to a slipped disc in her neck that was pressing against nerves affecting her left arm and her spinal cord. After undergoing surgery, the Briton took time to […]
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One driver "could already smell in December" Williams' 2026 F1 "bump"
Carlos Sainz admits he felt Williams was in for a tough start to F1 2026 as far back as last December […]
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Nine things we learned from Thursday at F1's Japanese GP
Thursday at Suzuka has been one of the most lively Formula 1 media days in recent memory […]
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Lewis Hamilton disagrees with Max Verstappen, F1 now 'best form of racing'
Lewis Hamilton has said Formula 1's new cars have delivered "how racing should be" and suggested Max Verstappen's criticism is down to Red Bull not being competitive anymore […]
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Can F1 rule tweaked really make qualifying better? Drivers react to FIA U-turn
F1 drivers have reacted to the FIA's U-turn and rule tweak for Japanese Grand Prix qualifying […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Formula 1's current qualifying problem is hardwired into the fundamental architecture of the new rules. Is there anything that can be done? […]
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“Oh, sh*t” – How Nico Hulkenberg’s mum told him about Jonathan Wheatley’s Audi exit
Nico Hulkenberg has revealed he only found out about Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley’s departure when his mother shared a news story with him.It was announced last Friday that Wheatley was leaving the Switzerland-based outfit “due to personal reasons”, just a year after joining it. Motorsport understands the Briton is set for an Aston Martin move to replace Adrian Newey as team […]
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Nico Hulkenberg: My mother’s shock text message revealed Jonathan Wheatley Audi exit
Nico Hulkenberg was hard at work in the sim when a text message from his mother alerted him to the fact that his boss had departed Audi […]
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Lewis Hamilton shares "F1" movie sequel, documentary and TV series plans
Lewis Hamilton has shared an insight into the five-year plan of his production company, Dawn Apollo Films, including an update on the sequel to F1: The Movie and other projects he is working on.F1 has made several appearances in the recent awards season, with the latest recognition at the Oscars, where it won the award for Best Sound. After exceeding $630million at the global box office, it is […]
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"I've not lost what I had" - How Lewis Hamilton is proving his harshest F1 critics wrong
Lewis Hamilton has made a strong start to his second Formula 1 season with Ferrari, proving that the immense talent that helped him to seven world titles has not deserted him […]
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Norris makes 'best car' prediction as McLaren plot fightback
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are both confident McLaren can develop their way back towards the front of the grid after a disappointing start to the 2026 F1 season; watch Fridays practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix at 2.30am and 6am, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Lando Norris backs McLaren title charge despite double DNS in China
‘We can still build the fastest car’ — Lando Norris remains confident after McLaren’s difficult start to F1 2026 […]
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Esteban Ocon wants "big consequences" for F1 "keyboard warriors" after death threats
Esteban Ocon has responded to death threats he received after a crash with Franco Colapinto in the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Why Max Verstappen kicked out British journalist from F1 Japanese GP media session
Max Verstappen banned a journalist from his F1 media session at the Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Why Lewis Hamilton believes 2026 F1 rules are “what racing should be” – unlike Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1’s new regulations have delivered “what racing should be” so far in 2026 – a very different stance to Max Verstappen’s.Verstappen has been perhaps F1’s most vocal critic this year, likening the energy management aspect to “Formula E on steroids” as lift-and-coast becomes preponderant.“It’s terrible, if someone likes this, then you really […]
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FIA tweaks engine rules for Suzuka qualifying
The FIA has tweaked the engine rules in a bid to re-establish qualifying as one of the highlights of the Suzuka weekend […]
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George Russell: Suzuka "good test" of F1's new rules after "super boring" 2025 race
George Russell described the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix as "super boring", and expects Sunday's race to stress test the excitement of the new F1 era […]
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F1 extends Fanatec partnership with new sim racing products and Fan Zone features
Formula 1 has announced a multi-year partnership renewal with leading sim racing hardware company, Fanatec, ahead of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship 2026.The extended partnership will result in the addition of Fanatec simulators at all F1 grand prix events within the Fan Zones, as well as a new generation of officially licensed F1 products, including advanced steering wheels.For […]
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Why Verstappen removed journalist from his Japan F1 media session
Max Verstappen refused to start his Japanese GP media session until one journalist had left it - which stems from a clash at the 2025 season finale […]
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“I’m not speaking before he’s leaving” – Max Verstappen bans British journalist from F1 press conference
Max Verstappen has made no secret in recent years of his disdain for the British media in Formula 1, suggesting that as a group it is institutionally biased against him – but it’s rare for him to engage in direct retaliation.At Suzuka he took the unusual step of refusing to speak in a pre-event press conference until one of the journalists present – The Guardian’s Giles Richards – […]
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Max Verstappen ejects journalist from media session over 2025 F1 title question
Max Verstappen demanded a journalist leave his news conference ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix due to a question they asked at last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix […]
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What GT racing is giving Max Verstappen that F1 currently isn’t
As his frustrations with F1 grow, Max Verstappen is finding enjoyment elsewhere […]
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Max Verstappen refuses Suzuka media session until journalist leaves Red Bull hospitality
Max Verstappen delayed the start of his media session on Thursday, due to being unhappy about the presence of a specific journalist […]
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David Coulthard shares behind-the-scenes details of emotional Kimi Antonelli Chinese GP interview
David Coulthard, who conducted the televised post-race interviews at the Chinese Grand Prix, has recounted his emotional interview with Kimi Antonelli after the Italian driver scored his maiden Formula 1 win.Antonelli became overwhelmed with emotion following the race at the Shanghai International Circuit as he became the second-youngest driver to win an F1 race. "I’m speechless," the […]
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Russell: 'Not right' everyone is trying to slow Mercedes down
Championship leader George Russell has hit back at Mercedes rivals as their front wing has come under scrutiny and changes have been made to the power units for qualifying; watch Fridays practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix at 2.30am and 6am, live on Sky Sports […]
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Charles Leclerc plays down Ferrari title hopes as Mercedes pace gap emerges
Charles Leclerc doubts he can repeat Max Verstappen's 2025 accomplishment of keeping up with a faster car, given the advantage of Mercedes […]
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Why Gabriel Bortoleto was 'not surprised' by timing of Jonathan Wheatley's Audi F1 exit
Gabriel Bortoleto has praised the impact of Jonathan Wheatley during his short stay with the Audi Formula 1 team […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
The hype around Kimi Antonelli's Chinese Grand Prix victory was inevitable. The reality check from his own boss was equally so […]
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Mercedes' "two-phase" front wing activation a reliability issue, not an exploit
Mercedes' peculiar straight mode activation of its front wing, which caught the attention of some of its Formula 1 rivals, was the result of a reliability issue rather than a deliberate exploit, Motorsport.com has learned.Mercedes caught the eye of its rivals at the Chinese Grand Prix when footage emerged of maiden race winner Kimi Antonelli as his front wing appeared to close in two separate […]
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