Does McLaren boss Andrea Stella think they can beat Ferrari in Japan?McLaren team chief Andrea Stella has discussed the possibility of the Woking outfit challenging Ferrari for a spot on the podium at the Japanese Grand Prix. After a disastrous start to the season, which resulted in only one grand prix start Read More
Lando Norris in "catch-up" mode at F1 Japanese GP as struggles continueLando Norris is “playing catch-up” at the Japanese Grand Prix after the Formula 1 world champion was outqualified by McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at Suzuka.Norris will start Sunday’s race in fifth having qualified six tenths off Mercedes polesitter Kimi Antonelli, who Read More
Charles Leclerc fumes in Ferrari radio outburst after Japanese GP qualifyingOnboard footage from the cockpit of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari has surfaced showing the Monegasque driver fuming following qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. While Leclerc qualified fourth for the Japanese Grand Prix, he fumed over the team radio: "I can’t understand quali, Read More
Fernando Alonso: Suzuka driving challenge "gone" with 2026 F1 carsTwo-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso feels Suzuka's driving challenge is "gone" with the 2026 regulations as they are.The storied Japanese Grand Prix venue is a driver favourite with its challenging first sector Esses and its high-speed Degner and Spoon Read More
Lewis Hamilton fears Ferrari regression in F1 pecking orderLewis Hamilton is worried that Ferrari will only regress in the Formula 1 pecking order once McLaren has fully understood the Mercedes engine in the MCL40.Ferrari has been the closest challenger to the factory Mercedes outfit in the 2026 season, Read More
Max Verstappen: “I'm not even frustrated anymore, I'm beyond that”Max Verstappen is at a loss with his Red Bull Formula 1 car after his Japanese Grand Prix qualifying ended as early as Q2.The four-time world champion was ninth-fastest in the opening segment of qualifying and set the 10th-quickest lap Read More
Scott Speed reveals his F1 regrets and what held him backAppearing on the Dale Jr. Download with NASCAR Hall of Fame Dale Earnhardt Jr., Scott Speed reflected on his racing career, from Formula 1 to NASCAR and later rallycross.His F1 shot came about when Red Bull first arrived on the Read More
Five quick takeaways from F1 Japanese GP qualifyingThe Japanese Grand Prix is hosting round three of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign and Kimi Antonelli will start on pole after an action-packed qualifying session at Suzuka.Here are five takeaways from Saturday in Suzuka.Qualifying change a step in the Read More
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Japanese GPAfter every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time Read More
F1 Japanese GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole, Max Verstappen out in Q2Kimi Antonelli grabbed his second career pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix, also his second in a row, as Max Verstappen was eliminated in Q2.Antonelli enforced his dominance on Mercedes team-mate George Russell so far this weekend, with the Read More
Mick Schumacher opens up on his IndyCar reality checkFor Mick Schumacher, the move across the pond was more than just a change of scenery—it was a leap into the deep end. After his first few races in IndyCar, the German driver has offered an honest assessment.Despite years of Read More
F1 Japanese GP: Mercedes takes 1-2 as Kimi Antonelli fastest in FP3Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has headed team-mate George Russell in final practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.Russell was unable to top Antonelli's final quarter lap in the W17 as Mercedes heads to qualifying as the clear favourites, leading FP3 by Read More
Riders raise COTA safety concerns after crash-strewn US MotoGP practiceAlex Marquez has called for improved safety measures at the Circuit of the Americas after a crash-strewn first day of track action on Friday at the United States GP. The 29-year-old Spaniard's older brother Marc suffered a high-speed crash at Turn Read More
Christian Lundgaard aims to overcome recent qualifying 'struggles' at BarberChristian Lundgaard is hoping to unlock the puzzle to his early season qualifying woes this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. Race pace hasn’t been an issue for the 24-year-old Dane, but qualifying has. In the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Read More
Marc Marquez in pain after Austin crash: ‘I will struggle a bit more all weekend’Marc Marquez admitted he is still feeling pain “everywhere” after his high-speed crash in Austin practice, warning it could compromise the rest of his United States Grand Prix weekend.The factory Ducati rider was gradually building speed in the opening practice session Read More
MotoGP United States GP: Marc Marquez leads the way in practiceAll of MotoGP's current top contenders made it directly into Q2 despite a string of crashes punctuating Friday afternoon's Practice session for the United States Grand Prix. Factory Ducati man Marc Marquez led the way, shrugging off the pain that had Read More
Maverick Vinales withdraws from US GP after shoulder issue resurfacesTech3 rider Maverick Viñales has withdrawn from the remainder of the United States Grand Prix due to lingering effects from an injury he suffered more than nine months ago.Although Vinales had completed the opening two rounds of the 2026 MotoGP season in Read More
F1 drivers barely brake through Suzuka Esses under new hybrid rulesThe 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
Marc Marquez crashes hard in US MotoGP practice, but finishes strongMarc Marquez walked away from a high-speed 190km/h crash during the opening practice for MotoGP’s United States Grand Prix on Friday.The Spaniard was running in 13th place in the early stages of the 45-minute session when he lost the rear 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
