Mercedes to unleash ‘the beast’ as Japanese Grand Prix livery revealed
Mercedes revealed a striking wolf-inspired Suzuka livery as Russell and Antonelli continue their strong start […]
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Audi F1 engine earns praise from competition: It's "very, very good"
Ayao Komatsu has rebuffed suggestions that being a Ferrari customer should give Haas an advantage in the 2026 Formula 1 midfield battle - claiming Audi is “very good”.The American outfit enjoyed a strong start to the new regulations as it is currently fourth in the standings after two rounds, with Oliver Bearman scoring seventh and fifth in Melbourne and Shanghai respectively. Haas […]
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Japanese Grand Prix: Preview - McLaren
We knew 2026 was going to bring a lot of new challenges, and we will continue to build our understanding and our performance united as one team […]
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Where McLaren stands after Chinese GP non-start investigation with Mercedes
McLaren provides update after joint investigation with Mercedes on its double non-start in China […]
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Alex Albon details ‘enormous list of issues’ with Williams car
Alex Albon said Williams had an 'enormous' list of issues to fix on the FW48 after the team's disappointing start to the season […]
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Ferrari pushes energy recovery to the limit: How its strategy changes at Suzuka
Ferrari is looking for confirmation in Japan. The Scuderia, considered the only real alternative to Mercedes in the fight at the front, has prepared for the third race of the Formula 1 season with significant work carried out back at the factory after analysing the data collected from the first two grands prix.The Suzuka circuit represents a third type of track and is expected to be a […]
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Honda admits Aston Martin engine still ‘not where we want’ before Suzuka
Honda's Chief Engineer said the power unit supplier had made "progress" but that the performance of their engine was still a long way off […]
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Mercedes becomes third F1 team to drop special Japanese GP livery
Mercedes is the latest team to reveal a one-off livery for F1's Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Leclerc lap exposes how 2026 F1 cars are 'confusing' themselves
F1 2026's cars are 'confusing' themselves, as this striking Charles Leclerc case study shows […]
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Former Alpine F1 team boss leaves organisation after four-year senior role
Former Alpine F1 team boss Bruno Famin has left the organisation, having spent the last few years working in different areas of the company […]
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Adrian Newey "not doing well" amid Aston Martin F1 woes Helmut Marko reveals
Helmut Marko drops verdict on Adrian Newey and Aston Martin's struggles […]
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Helmut Marko says Adrian Newey ‘not doing well’ amid Aston Martin struggles
Helmut Marko reveals private contact with Adrian Newey as Aston Martin’s difficult start deepens concerns […]
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Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026
Pitstop strategy is often a decisive factor during Formula 1 grands prix with Hungary in 2019 being a classic example of that. Max Verstappen attempted to make the one-stopper work, but eventually fell short to the two-stopping Lewis Hamilton, who completed a late charge on fresher tyres for victory.Obviously the debate of a one-stop versus two-stop contest has been ongoing throughout the […]
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Explained: Why F1 break could hurt Red Bull more than its rivals
Red Bull fears the looming five-week F1 break could put it at a "disadvantage" […]
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Vasseur stands firm on starts
It's "case closed" as far as Fred Vasseur is concerned as rivals continue to call for rethink on starts […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
A stunning victory from Clay Regazzoni, in a Ferrari that oozed style, on a sun-baked street circuit: Formula 1's first visit to Long Beach in 1976 was extraordinary — and still significant, says Matt Bishop […]
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Haas launches bold Godzilla livery for F1 Japanese GP
The Haas Formula 1 team has joined Racing Bulls in launching a special livery for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.Haas launched the bold design during a Tokyo event as it will pay tribute to the Japanese film character Godzilla after recently partnering with entertainment company Toho.The VF-26 will stick to its traditional white, black and red colour scheme but with the […]
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Suzuka 130R and Esses set for slower speeds under F1 2026 rules
The first sector, as well as the fearsome 130R corner at Suzuka, will see lower cornering speeds this year as a consequence of the new rules […]
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Max Verstappen Mercedes talks “going to happen” claim made by F1 paddock figure
Talks between Max Verstappen and Mercedes are inevitable according to an F1 paddock figure […]
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Honda yet to find cause of vibration issues as it gives Japan F1 battery update
Honda's new power unit has been beset by problems in F1 2026 […]
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Ralf Schumacher calls for ‘legal action’ over ‘shameful’ F1 driver death threats
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has called for legal action after Esteban Ocon was sent death threats after a clash with Franco Colapinto […]
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Japanese Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli
The forces and loads generated by the continuous changes of direction, combined with highspeed sections, make Suzuka one of the toughest for tyres, the compounds selected are therefore the three hardest in the range […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
The defending Formula 1 world champion team's troubles go beyond understanding its Mercedes power unit better […]
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Japanese Grand Prix: Preview - Haas
Ahead of the team's home race for title partner Toyota Gazoo Racing, Haas revealed the special livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, with the 'King of Monsters' proudly adorning the VF-26 […]
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Japanese Grand Prix: Preview - Alpine
The challenge is to maintain our competitiveness by continuing to understand and maximise the entire package at the track and in our hard work and efforts behind the scenes at Enstone […]
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Haas reveal Godzilla Formula 1 livery for Japanese Grand Prix
Haas has unveiled the Godzilla livery it will race with at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Haas reveals Godzilla livery for Japanese GP in unusual F1 alliance
Haas will run its F1 cars in a special Godzilla-themed livery this weekend in Japan […]
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American billionaire joins race to buy Alpine F1 team stake
An American investor has submitted an offer for a minority stake in the Alpine F1 team, PlanetF1.com can reveal […]
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Two special F1 liveries for Japanese GP revealed
Two F1 teams have brought special one-off liveries to Suzuka this weekend […]
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David Coulthard questions Fernando Alonso complaints amid Aston Martin vibration concerns
Are the Aston Martin vibration issues as severe as claimed? Coulthard isn’t fully convinced after watching Alonso’s onboard […]
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F1 has accidentally solved its dirty air problem
F1 has spent decades trying to solve an aerodynamic issue it was never going to conquer. Now it's found a way around it […]
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Haas unveils special Japanese Grand Prix livery after ‘groundbreaking collaboration’
The Haas Formula 1 team has revealed a special Godzilla livery ahead of the F1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka […]
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Why Jonathan Wheatley walked away from Audi and where he could land next
After a strong start to life as an F1 team boss, why is Jonathan Wheatley off to pastures new - and where will he show up? […]
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'There's more to come' - what's changed for Hamilton and can he kick on?
Lewis Hamiltons wait for a first Ferrari podium finish is over amid a strong start to 2026 season for the seven-time world champion - so whats next? watch every session of the Japanese GP this weekend live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday, with Sundays race starting at 6am […]
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Max Verstappen Mercedes talks "going to happen", according to Jolyon Palmer
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer is confident that conversations between Max Verstappen and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff will happen.The four-time champion is currently facing reliability issues with his Red Bull machinery. He sits eighth in the drivers' standings with eight points while Mercedes has dominated the start of the season. The Brackley outfit has won the two […]
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Max Verstappen branded ‘weaker link’; Wheatley reveals ‘long conversation’ with Binotto – roundup
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen has been branded the "weaker link" ahead of his Nurburgring 24 hours debut in May […]
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Oscar Piastri hopes for McLaren ‘2023-spec upgrades’ to close gap to rivals
Oscar Piastri admits McLaren need ‘pretty big steps’ as they chase Ferrari and Mercedes […]
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F1 fans amused as Toto Wolff's son backs Fernando Alonso over Mercedes drivers
Formula 1 fans have applauded Toto Wolff's son, Jack, for choosing two-time champion Fernando Alonso as his favourite driver over any past or present Mercedes driver.Asked during the IAME Euro karting series who his favourite driver was, Jack chose Alonso. Sitting beside his son, Wolff smiled as Jack clarified the reason for his choice, stating: "Because he's a world champion, a two-time world […]
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How Toto Wolff became the billionaire Mercedes F1 team boss
Torger Christian “Toto” Wolff – born to a Polish mother and a Romanian father – caught the motorsport bug when he was a teenager. He competed in Austrian and German Formula Ford, funding his racing career by working as a driving instructor at – ironically – the Red Bull Ring.Wolff quickly realised he lacked the talent to make it as a driver and turned his focus to studying […]
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F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka: Start times and how to watch
All the information on how to watch the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, including timings and schedule […]
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The problems for Cadillac now F1 reality is biting
Cadillac's F1 start can only be deemed a success, but it faces a massive uphill task to take the next step, as Edd Straw explains […]
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Aston Martin to replace Fernando Alonso for FP1 at F1 Japanese Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso will sit out of first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix for Aston Martin […]
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Fernando Alonso to skip F1 Japanese GP FP1
Fernando Alonso will sit out Free Practice 1 at Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, ceding his Aston Martin AMR26 to third driver Jak Crawford.According to F1’s sporting regulations, every team must enter a rookie driver (two grand prix starts at most) on four occasions this season – two for each car. This normally occurs in FP1 sessions.Other than Racing Bulls with newcomer Arvid […]
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Crawford to drive FP1 at Suzuka
Jak Crawford will take part in Free Practice 1 at the Japanese Grand Prix, taking over Fernando Alonso's AMR26 […]
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Audi’s personnel problem: What next after shock F1 team boss exit?
Lewis Larkam analyses where Jonathan Wheatley's shock exit leaves the Audi F1 team […]
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Kalle Rovanpera theory shot down as health issue forces Super Formula withdrawal
Toyota WRC driver Takamoto Katsuta has shot down a theory surrounding F1 hopeful Kalle Rovanpera after health issues forced a withdrawal […]
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George Russell facing new Mercedes threat as David Coulthard issues Kimi Antonelli verdict
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has discussed the intra-team battle that is forming at Mercedes after Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden F1 win at the Chinese Grand Prix. After just two rounds of the 2026 season, George Russell has won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, and Antonelli has won the Chinese Grand Prix.While Russell congratulated his […]
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Fernando Alonso to miss Japan FP1 as Aston Martin reserve steps in
Aston Martin has confirmed that Jak Crawford will replace Fernando Alonso for FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Troubled Aston Martin to use one 'rookie' FP1 slot early at Suzuka
Aston Martin has become the surprise first F1 team to announce a rookie driver for a practice session in 2026 […]
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Kimi Antonelli sparks Max Verstappen team-up hopes as he watches Nürburgring race
Formula 1 fans were left hoping Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen could team up in the future as the Italian driver watched the four-time champion in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS).Verstappen had initially taken the win at the Nürburgring on Saturday along with his team-mates Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella, but the trio was later disqualified after being found to have used […]
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Kimi Antonelli eyes Max Verstappen endurance link-up after Nurburgring praise
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli admits he wants to race alongside Max Verstappen in endurance competition […]
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April F1 break may be “a bit of a disadvantage” for Red Bull
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix may be detrimental to Red Bull – unlike some other Formula 1 teams.F1’s Middle Eastern rounds have been scrapped due to the impact of the ongoing Iran war in the region, creating a five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami events, this weekend and in early May respectively.Red Bull had a tough Chinese Grand Prix, with Max […]
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Max Verstappen confirms off-track rebrand ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen has made a new announcement 48 hours after being disqualified from a Nurburgring race in a Mercedes […]
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Mario Andretti shares encouraging Cadillac F1 progress update ahead of Japanese GP
Mario Andretti has reflected on the start of the season for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, sharing encouraging news ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.The American outfit, which joined the grid as the 11th team in 2026 after a long approval process, has been realistic with its approach to the start of the season."There had been a lot of anxiety, no question," Andretti told the Drive to […]
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‘Too many issues in too many areas’ – Carlos Sainz calls for Williams to ‘level up’
Carlos Sainz has called for Williams to "level up" after "too many issues in too many areas" at the start of the F1 2026 season […]
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'Enough is enough' on F1 start rules amid Ferrari, Mercedes dispute - Vasseur
Ferrari is not willing to make further concessions over Formula 1's start regulations as it attempts to protect one of its key advantages under the sport's new regulations […]
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