Suzuka transformed as F1 drivers barely brake through the EssesThe new-generation of Formula 1 cars have changed how Suzuka’s first sector is tackled: beyond the reduced downforce, which lowers cornering speeds, drivers now barely touch the brake pedal, because the hybrid system decelerates the car through transitions to maximise energy Read More
Hunter McElrea tabbed as reserve driver by ECRECR has confirmed Hunter McElrea as the team’s first official reserve driver.An American-born New Zealander, McElrea will travel with ECR on race weekends and, if needed, be on standby for the team’s two full-time entries. He will also support the team’s Read More
Cadillac upgrades working as expected at F1 Japanese GPThe Cadillac Formula 1 team has brought upgrades to the Japanese Grand Prix and although Valtteri Bottas doesn’t think they’re a gamechanger, he is still positive about the progress.Cadillac is making its F1 debut this year and, as expected, it Read More
Long-run analysis: Is Mercedes sandbagging in Japan?In the second free practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri set the pace with a 1m30.133s, finishing around a tenth clear of the two Mercedes drivers, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.However, anyone hoping for a Read More
Kimi Antonelli faces George Russell challenge as Alex Brundle spots weaknessAlex Brundle has identified a weakness for Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli, as he finds himself battling against his team-mate George Russell in the 2026 championship. The Italian became the second-youngest driver to win an F1 race at the Chinese Grand Prix, Read More
Lewis Hamilton fires back at critics after Ferrari F1 resurgence in 2026Lewis Hamilton has fired back at those who criticised him during the ground effect era.The seven-time champion has bounced back after a difficult few years in the championship. Hamilton struggled to adapt to the ground-effect era cars as he seemingly Read More
Where Ferrari thinks it stacks up in Japan after mixed FridayFerrari is "just not quick enough" to trouble the front of the grid, thinks Lewis Hamilton, as the Scuderia hopes fixing its car balance will get it ahead of 2026 Formula 1 rival McLaren in Japan.Charles Leclerc and Hamilton finished fifth Read More
Ollie Bearman explains why Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win was "very special"Ollie Bearman has branded Kimi Antonelli's maiden Formula 1 win as "very special".The Briton watched his former Formula 2 team-mate clinch his first grand prix victory at the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, which he claimed gave Read More
Jenson Button tempers expectations after Oscar Piastri tops Japanese GP FP22009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has tempered expectations after McLaren's Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in FP2 ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. While the Australian driver edged out the dominant Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, in the Read More
Why Ferrari isn't using its 'Macarena' F1 wing at Japanese GPFerrari brought its so-called (by team boss Frederic Vasseur) 'Macarena' wing to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. But ahead of free practice on Friday, it decided to not to use the innovative rotating rear wing flap, even though there Read More
Carlos Sainz faces "defining moment" at Williams, says James HinchcliffeFormer IndyCar driver and F1 TV presenter James Hinchcliffe believes Carlos Sainz is facing a "defining moment" in his career after joining Williams.The Spaniard was left looking for a new seat after he was replaced at Ferrari by seven-time champion Read More
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton among three investigations after Japanese GP FP1Formula 1 stewards were busy after opening practice for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix as Friday's FP1 saw three separate incidents be investigated afterwards.Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Alex Albon, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz were under the spotlight, Read More
F1 Japanese GP: Oscar Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2Oscar Piastri halted Mercedes dominance by pipping Kimi Antonelli to top second practice for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.The McLaren driver set a 1m30.133s which was 0.092s quicker than Antonelli, whose Mercedes team-mate George Russell completed the Read More
Aston Martin: Jonathan Wheatley isn’t joining “for the time being”Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has stated Adrian Newey’s team principal job “will remain unchanged” and Jonathan Wheatley isn’t joining the squad “for the time being”.Wheatley officially left his position at the rival Audi team last Read More
F1 Japanese GP: George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli by 0.026s in FP1Championship leader George Russell has topped Formula 1's first free practice session at Suzuka's Japanese Grand Prix, pipping Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by a tiny margin.With Russell and Antonelli having divided the first two grands prix wins between themselves, Mercedes' Read More
