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Kimi at the double as George suffers unreliability

By Mark Gero Kimi Antonelli made it very clear on Saturday qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka International Circuit that his pole two weeks earlier was no fluke as the Italian clocked a 1: 28:778 best time ahead of his Mercedes teammate and series leader George Russell with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finishingContinue reading “Kimi at the double as George suffers unreliability”

McLaren are back!? Piastri ends Friday on top at Suzuka – FP2 Results

By Finley Nelson The F1 grid returned to the track on Friday afternoon at Suzuka for Free Practice 2, in which McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topped the timing sheets. The Australian managed a 1:30.133 on the faster soft tyres, giving the driver who is yet to start a full distance race a much more positive startContinue reading “McLaren are back!? Piastri ends Friday on top at Suzuka – FP2 Results”

“Russell in dreamland…” Japanese Grand Prix 2026 – FP1 results

By Max Drinkwater F1 returned to the land of the rising sun at the ever historic Suzuka circuit for the third round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The last race before and extended break due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix the on track action started with free practiceContinue reading ““Russell in dreamland…” Japanese Grand Prix 2026 – FP1 results”

When is the next race after Japan? Middle East update

By Tammi Fairbairn With the 2026 Formula 1 season resuming this weekend in Japan, fans are eager to see action back on track. The Suzuka Circuit will mark an exciting moment in the calendar as teams will now have a reduced energy deployment in qualifying to allow all teams to be in contention for poleContinue reading “When is the next race after Japan? Middle East update”

W2W 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Preview

By Ben Langley The third round of the Formula 1 season takes place this weekend in Japan. George Russell leads the championship heading into Suzuka, but just four points ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli after the Italian’s victory in China last time out. Many will be wondering if the Silver Arrows will maintain their advantageContinue reading “W2W 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Preview”

A History of the Japanese Grand Prix

By Cait Harkin Formula 1 arrived in Japan later than many of the sport’s traditional European venues, but the country’s connection to motorsport had been developing for years before its first championship race. By the 1960s, Japan had built a strong domestic racing scene, supported by manufacturers such as Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. These companiesContinue reading “A History of the Japanese Grand Prix”

How Arvid Lindblad is making his mark in Formula 1

By Ella Keene Arvid Lindblad rose to Formula 1 at a flying pace and only two races into the season, he’s backing up exactly how he landed his seat and proving he belongs in F1. Australia was a promising start for the rookie driver. Despite a near miss with Russell in Q3, Lindblad was ableContinue reading “How Arvid Lindblad is making his mark in Formula 1”

Can Kimi Antonelli be World Champion?

By Joshua Waite It may only be two races into the Formula 1 season, but Kimi Antonelli is already forcing questions few expected to be asked this early. The Italian teenager stepped into one of the most pressurised seats in the sport last season, replacing seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. When Antonelli finishedContinue reading “Can Kimi Antonelli be World Champion?”

What Has Happened to Red Bull This Season?

By Nicoly Pallazini After years of dominance in Formula 1, Red Bull Racing has experienced a surprisingly difficult start to the 2026 season. Once the benchmark for performance and consistency, the team now struggles to keep up with rivals. This sudden drop is not the result of a single issue, but rather a combination of technical challenges,Continue reading “What Has Happened to Red Bull This Season?”

Alonso ‘saying his goodbyes’ as F1 future in doubt

By Duniya Jan Fernando Alonso’s recent struggles have been hard to watch. Aston Martin has failed to grant the former world champion the competitive edge he needs, performing even more poorly than it has in previous seasons despite promises of newfound glory. The disappointing season start has further fuelled already swirling rumours of his retirementContinue reading “Alonso ‘saying his goodbyes’ as F1 future in doubt”