Leclerc blasts F1’s energy systems after Q3: ‘It’s a f**king joke’

Charles Leclerc qualified fourth for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, but the Ferrari was anything but happy with the...

Verstappen stuck in a rut with ‘undriveable’ RB22

Max Verstappen failed to make the top ten shootout in Saturday’s qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix in...

Japanese GP: Saturday's action in pictures

A rising star in total control, a champion on the ropes… Sunday's Japanese GP grid just got very...

Japanese GP: Antonelli edges Russell for pole in Suzuka

Kimi Antonelli confirmed his rising star status by storming to a second consecutive pole position on Saturday at...

Japanese Grand Prix - Qualifying Results

Full results from qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2026 Formula 1...

Honda points to prolonged absence from F1 as source of struggles

Honda’s official return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin was supposed to be a statement. Instead, just two...

Audi’s Binotto opens up on Wheatley exit: ‘It was very unexpected’

Jonathan Wheatley’s sudden departure from Audi sent shockwaves through the paddock – but the silence from Mattia Binotto...

Japanese GP: Mercedes back on top in FP3 with Antonelli fastest

Mercedes turned up the heat in Saturday’s final practice ahead of Japanese Grand Prix qualifying at Suzuka, with...

Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice 3 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 3 for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2026...

Mercedes keeps perspective despite McLaren setting the pace

George Russell’s Friday at Suzuka offered a surprise twist as McLaren, the team still trying to ignite its...

McLaren encouraged by FP2 pace, but sees status quo among leaders

There was a flicker of old McLaren swagger at Suzuka on Friday – the kind that had become...

Japanese GP: Friday's action in pictures

The Japanese GP weekend kicked off in earnest on Friday, and the track action pointed to a seemingly...

Hamilton admits Ferrari ‘just not quick enough at the moment’

The sweeping curves of Suzuka usually reward the brave, but for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari, Friday’s opening sessions...

Jet-lagged but joyful – Alonso's blend of baby bliss and Aston woes

Fernando Alonso has spent over two decades defying the laws of physics on track, but this week, he...

Verstappen: Red Bull car off the pace, with ‘no easy fix overnight’

A sense of unease is already settling over Red Bull’s garage at Suzuka, as Max Verstappen openly admitted...