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...

De la Rosa: Wheatley not joining Aston Martin ‘for the time being’

In the wake of Jonathan Wheatley’s sudden departure from Audi, whispers have grown louder that the experienced team...

Japanese GP: McLaren's Piastri edges Antonelli in second practice

Oscar Piastri delivered a timely statement at Suzuka by halting Mercedes’ early stranglehold at the venue, topping second...

Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice 2 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 2 for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, round 3 of the 2026...

Norris says patience required but ‘we’ll return to winning races’

Lando Norris arrived at Suzuka with the weight of a difficult start to 2026 on his shoulders –...

Japanese GP: Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Suzuka first practice

George Russell continued his commanding start to the 2026 season by topping first practice for the Japanese Grand...

Japanese Grand Prix Free Practice 1 - Results

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