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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Drivers warn FIA Suzuka qualifying tweak could make F1 slower
Oliver Bearman has questioned whether the FIA’s Suzuka tweak regarding energy harvesting solves anything as drivers react […]
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Aston Martin, Honda aim for F1 Japanese GP finish, driver comfort still a concern
Aston Martin and Honda are confident their 2026 Formula 1 car can complete the Japanese Grand Prix thanks to improved reliability, though driver comfort remains a concern.The Silverstone-based team’s campaign got off to a disastrous start amid F1’s regulatory overhaul as the new Honda engine damaged battery after battery and sparked driver health concerns.Fernando Alonso and Lance […]
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Honda reveals more countermeasures for Japanese GP as home F1 race objective set
Further reliability countermeasures brought by Honda to Japan as Aston Martin objective outlined […]
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Lando Norris warns Suzuka qualifying won't be “as spectacular" in new F1 era
Lando Norris believes that qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix won't be "as spectacular" in the current F1 cars […]
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What was really going on with Mercedes' front wing in China
Mercedes came under the spotlight for the strange way its front wing behaved in F1's Chinese GP. Here's what was really going on […]
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Honda confident Aston Martin can finish Japanese Grand Prix despite vibration concerns
Honda believes its battery reliability has improved, to the point where achieving a race finish in Japan is possible […]
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McLaren identifies two different Mercedes battery issues behind China F1 disaster
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri suffered two separate Mercedes HPP battery issues that prevented them from starting the Chinese Grand Prix.A fortnight ago, the reigning world champions suffered a disastrous Sunday in Shanghai when Norris was unable to get to the starting grid, with the team scrambling to fix what was described as an electronics issue on the power unit side. Soon […]
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When first real Honda fix may come as more countermeasures added
Honda has introduced a further reliability countermeasure for the Japanese GP with a more permanent fix potentially coming at F1's next race in Miami […]
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FIA makes last-minute F1 rule change to combat energy-saving fears at Japanese GP
Late rule change amid energy-saving fears signifies F1 U-Turn at the Japanese Grand Prix […]
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FIA tweaks rules for Japan qualifying - what will the impact be?
A tweak to energy-management rules has been made by the FIA for Saturdays Suzuka qualifying; Drivers welcome change - and also believe there is scope to go further in future; watch Fridays Japanese Grand Prix practice sessions at 2.30am and 6am, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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FIA cuts energy recovery limit for F1 Japanese GP qualifying after late change
During Formula 1 qualifying at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, drivers will now only be allowed to harvest eight megajoules of energy, whereas that limit had initially been set at nine megajoules. The FIA has cut the rate of harvesting in an attempt to reduce the amount of super clipping at a track that, like Melbourne, is described as ‘harvesting poor’ in the paddock.In Albert Park, that led […]
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FIA takes action with key energy rule change for Japanese Grand Prix
The FIA has modified energy regulations for the Japanese GP addressing concerns from teams and drivers from the opening rounds of F1 2026 […]
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Last-minute Japanese GP rule change to combat energy-saving fears
F1 manufacturers have agreed with the FIA to make a last-minute rule change for Japanese GP qualifying in a bid to avoid excess energy saving […]
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Japanese Grand Prix: Preview - Audi
We've seen encouraging signs in terms of pace over the first two races, but we understand there are areas where we can still improve - both in performance and execution […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Aston Martin's vibration crisis has drawn inevitable comparisons to 2022's porpoising controversy […]
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How Max Verstappen shone in Nurburgring NLS2 against the best from Mercedes
Before the stewards stepped in to strip the NLS2 win from the #3 Winward Mercedes-AMG GT3, Max Verstappen, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella delivered a historically fast performance at the Nurburgring.The #3 Mercedes entered under the Verstappen Racing banner completed 29 laps on the 24.358km combination of the GP sprint circuit and the Nordschleife. In NLS 4-hour races, reaching the 29-lap […]
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FIA makes Japanese GP change, Sky F1 presenter returns after surgery – roundup
The FIA has made a surprise decision ahead of the F1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix as a popular Sky F1 figure returns at Suzuka […]
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Daniel Ricciardo: The best pundit Sky F1 never had?
Daniel Ricciardo has made his feelings clear on a potential move into TV commentary after calls for Sky F1 to sign up the former F1 driver […]
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F1 Japanese GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch
Formula 1 is set for round three of its 2026 campaign this weekend with the Japanese Grand Prix, where Mercedes arrives with a perfect record to defend.The Silver Arrows has nailed the significant switch to this year’s cars, having finished 1-2 in both the Australian and Chinese grands prix, plus a win in the Shanghai sprint.It has resisted any challengers from nearest rival Ferrari […]
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Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring disqualification: What really went wrong
Max Verstappen, Daniel Juncadella, and Jules Gounon were stripped of victory in NLS2 at the Nurburgring Nordschleife due to a tyre infringement, and Motorsport.com has uncovered what exactly went wrong. The #3 Winward Mercedes AMG GT3 was disqualified from the 58th ADAC Barbarossapreis due to the use of an additional set of tyres. It is now understood that the error occurred during qualifying […]
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Esteban Ocon receives FIA support after Chinese Grand Prix death threats fallout
Mohammed Ben Sulayem wrote to Haas driver Esteban Ocon following his receiving of death threats in the aftermath of the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Max Verstappen vs. F1's new rules: Every complaint this season - and our verdict
Amid a wave of complaints from F1's four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN's Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on if they are warranted […]
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Mercedes buying into another team would be bad news for F1
Mercedes buying into another F1 team would not be a good look for the championship […]
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Steiner accuses Wolff of ‘self-promotional’ Antonelli radio message after China win
Guenther Steiner questions Toto Wolff’s motives after Antonelli’s breakthrough win, calling the message unnecessary […]
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What F1’s last Italian winner made of Kimi Antonelli’s breakthrough feat
Italy's last grand prix winner reacts to Kimi Antonelli's historic F1 triumph […]
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Japan F1 race weekend: Free live stream, how to watch and start time
The third round of the F1 2026 season will take place at the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit. How can I watch the race? […]
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Five things to look out for at F1's Japanese GP
Formula 1 is set for the final instalment of its short, early season leg in Asia this weekend as the Japanese Grand Prix will host round three of the 2026 campaign.This follows the season-opening Australian and Chinese grands prix, which were both won by Mercedes - clearly dominating the latest regulation switch so far.Whether that superiority continues this weekend remains to be seen […]
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Mario Andretti warns Toto Wolff over George Russell and Kimi Antonelli title call
Mario Andretti sees a familiar title dilemma emerging at Mercedes as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli split early wins […]
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'Losing feeling in hands' - How much trouble are Aston Martin in?
Aston Martin have endured a disastrous start to the 2026 Formula 1 season and there will be plenty of spotlight on the team this week; 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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FIA makes surprise decision for Japanese Grand Prix as key change emerges
The FIA has taken a bold decision ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, the third race of the F1 2026 season […]
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Controversy hits Mercedes’ two-phase front wing actuators, FIA investigates
The issue surrounding Formula 1 compression ratios is not yet fully closed, and Mercedes is once again under scrutiny. While the FIA will clamp down on the high-profile compression ratio loophole from 1 June, a new area of discussion has opened up around the Silver Arrows’ front wing.Instead of focussing on the AMG M17 E Performance power unit inside the W17, all eyes are now on the […]
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Lando Norris praised by fans after heartfelt gift to McLaren staff is revealed
Lando Norris has been applauded by fans after it was revealed that he gifted McLaren employees a miniature Miami Grand Prix trophy following his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Hard Rock Stadium.The McLaren driver secured his long-awaited first grand prix win at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, fending off his rival Max Verstappen. Now, a McLaren employee has revealed the gift that the Briton gave […]
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‘It was agony’ – Sky F1 presenter details ‘gross’ surgery ahead of Japanese GP comeback
A Sky F1 favourite is to make a long-awaited return at the Japanese Grand Prix after having their voice box briefly removed during surgery […]
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GT driver hails “battles we live for” after Max Verstappen Nurburgring scrap
One GT driver has hailed the support he received following a battle with Max Verstappen in NLS2 […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Japanese Grand Prix briefing Max Verstappen is chasing a fifth successive Japanese Grand Prix win at Suzuka, an F1 circuit where his talent has always stood out. Even he will struggle to make the difference in this year's Red Bull, however […]
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Max Verstappen tests Nissan’s Super GT car ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen made a surprise appearance at a private Super GT test on Wednesday, driving a Nissan Z GT500 contender.The four-time world champion drew the attention of fans gathered at the Fuji Speedway test when he rolled out of the pits in a Red Bull-liveried Nissan during the second day of the manufacturers’ test.Motorsport.com understands that the outing was part of a […]
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Question of the week: How long will Aston Martin's current crisis last?
Given how the start of the new era is unfolding for the Aston Martin and Honda joint project, just finishing the Japanese Grand Prix - even if with only one car - can be considered a success for the troubled outfit. Yet, the ambitions of the team are far greater - as it's no secret Lawrence Stroll wants to see it winning races and championships, and sooner rather than later. Right now, though, it […]
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F1 has a clear priority fix for first major 2026 rule changes
F1 bosses have a clear priority fix for the planned post-Japanese GP rule changes […]
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