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F1 quiz: Name every Formula 1 world drivers' champion

Can you name all the drivers' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this quiz. Good luck!

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Improving starts a "very high priority" for Mercedes as drivers lose 21 places in four races

Mercedes have made improving their starts a top priority after both their drivers lost at least one position on the first lap of every race so far.

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Sergio Perez Reveals Cadillac's Next F1 Target After Japanese GP Milestone

Sergio Perez is hoping that Cadillac's first Formula 1 upgrade package will see the American team begin to challenge the midfield pack at the Miami Grand Prix.

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Round-up: Colapinto faced 'criticism and hate' over Bearman crash says management, and more

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Carlos Sainz Pleas for F1 and FIA Change After Frightening Japanese GP Incident

Carlos Sainz has called for action from Formula 1 and governing body the FIA after Oliver Bearman's scary incident at the Japanese Grand Prix. Haas driver Bear

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The new Mercedes engine trick that's annoyed Ferrari

There's another F1 2026 engine trick that Mercedes and Red Bull are exploiting, which has only been exposed by a weird side-effect

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Franco Colapinto Set For F1 History While Statement Made Over Online Abuse

Alpine has announced Franco Colapinto will take part in a historic demonstration run on the streets of Buenos Aires in April. Colapinto will take to the cockpit

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Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 Unveils Ticket Options for Every Type of F1 Fan [Exclusive]

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is no longer figuring itself out. It's refining the strategy that led to a sold-out race in 2025. The race has served not only as a mar

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Toto Wolff Delivers Verdict on a Christian Horner F1 Return

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded he is in "two minds" over whether a return to Formula 1 for rival boss Christian Horner would be beneficial for

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"Two balls of steel!" How Leclerc won his battery battle with Hamilton and Russell

Charles Leclerc's race engineer congratulated him on repassing George Russell. Here's how they - and Lewis Hamilton - saw their three-way scrap for a podium place.

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Why Fernando Alonso's Finish at Japanese GP Is So Important for Honda & Aston Martin

Honda Racing general trackside manager Shintaro Orihara has underlined the importance of Fernando Alonso finishing the Japanese Grand Prix for its Formula 1 ope

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Was Bearman right to question Colapinto's role in his huge Suzuka crash?

Did Franco Colapinto contribute to Oliver Bearman's crash at Suzuka? He changed his approach to Spoon curve in two ways on lap 21.

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F1 looking at leftfield aero fix for 2026 qualifying problem

A radical overhaul of Formula 1's active aero rules has emerged as one of the ideas under consideration to help make much-needed improvements to qualifying

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F1 Q&A: Verstappen's future, five-week break, how will Mercedes deal with Antonelli & Russell?

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Round-up: F1 rules risk "potentially fatal" crash warns ex-designer, and more

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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F1MATHS: Does the boxplot from Suzuka continue to confirm Mercedes' dominant form?

Mercedes entered the Japanese Grand Prix as the clear favourite after dominating qualifying, yet both Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell immediately complicated their afternoon with sluggish starts.

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F1MATHS: How did Pirelli's tyre perform at Suzuka?

Kimi Antonelli delivered a statement win at Suzuka, claiming his second Formula 1 victory and becoming the first teenager in history to lead the World Championship, now sitting on 72 points after three rounds.

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Toto Wolff Explains What Went Wrong With George Russell's Mercedes at Japanese GP

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed the issues that hampered George Russell's Japanese Grand Prix weekend. The British driver entered the third roun

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Nine things we learned from F1's Japanese GP

There was plenty to take from F1's last race weekend for five weeks...

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F1 Driver Oliver Bearman Reacts to Japanese GP Crash

Oliver Bearman has suggested he "wasn't given much space" by Franco Colapinto when crashing heavily during the Japanese Grand Prix. The British driver was invol

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F1 must find answers to safety crisis after Bearman's escape but there are no easy fixes | Giles Richards

F1 has five weeks before the next race in Miami and they will need every minute to fix a hugely complicated problem

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Edd Straw's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix F1 driver rankings

Two drivers place higher than the grand prix winner in Edd's rankings this week...

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Max Verstappen Considering F1 Future as Regulation Frustration Grows

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has given the strongest indication yet that he could walk away from the sport. The Red Bull driver has endure

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'Easy to say when you're on the pit wall': How Gasly fight left Verstappen frustrated

Max Verstappen was unimpressed with Formula 1's new rules after a long scrap with Pierre Gasly at Suzuka. Here's what they said on their radios.

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Mercedes' big early weakness explained

Mercedes has half-joked internally that a big early-season weaknesses does at least have the upside of making F1 races more exciting

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Christian Horner return to F1 difficult - Toto Wolff

A return to Formula 1 will be difficult for former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner because he has "broken quite a lot of glass", says ex-Mercedes rival Toto Wolff.

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Mercedes' Wolff says Antonelli and Russell are 'off the leash' to race ... for now

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, leaders of the F1 world championship in a dominant Mercedes car, are 'absolutely off the leash' to race one another, their team principal, Toto Wolff, has said

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Piastri sees no easy fix for high closing speeds between F1 cars

Oscar Piastri doubts the FIA will be able to do much to prevent the kind of crash Oliver Bearman suffered in yesterday's race.

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F1 got lucky three ways. But now it has a difficult and urgent problem to solve

Formula 1's closing speed problem was expected by many drivers. Unexpectedly, it has a five-week gap to search for a solution.

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Why Verstappen is closer than ever to quitting F1

The next few weeks and months will decide Max Verstappen's immediate F1 future

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Hamilton frustrated by lack of pace after demanding Suzuka race

Lewis Hamilton left the Japanese Grand Prix searching for answers after a difficult afternoon that saw him slip from a podium position to sixth, despite benefitting from the Safety Car timing that initially vaulted him ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc.

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Audi show progress at Suzuka but poor starts prove costly in hunt for points

Audi left the Japanese Grand Prix with a mixture of encouragement and frustration after both cars reached the chequered flag for the first time this season - but early‑race struggles ultimately denied the team a chance to score its first points in Formula 1.

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Vasseur Encouraged by Ferrari's Suzuka Pace but Admits Straight‑Line Deficit Remains

Ferrari left Suzuka with their third consecutive podium and a clear sense of both progress and limitation, as Team Principal Fred Vasseur praised Charles Leclerc's racecraft while acknowledging the team's ongoing straight‑line speed deficit compared to Mercedes.

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Leclerc reflects on his heroic drive and defence against Russell in Suzuka

Ferrari left Suzuka with another podium in hand, but it was one earned the hard way. Charles Leclerc delivered a gritty, intelligent drive to finish third in Japan, overcoming Safety Car misfortune, tyre‑management challenges and relentless pressure from George Russell in the closing laps.

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Why can Cadillac be "very proud" after the opening three races of the 2026 F1 season?

Cadillac continued its steady progression in its debut Formula 1 season, securing another two‑car finish at the Japanese Grand Prix - a meaningful achievement for a team still gathering data, refining processes and learning the nuances of the 2026 regulations.

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Williams target Miami fightback after tough Suzuka weekend and valuable data gathering

Williams endured a challenging Japanese Grand Prix, lacking the pace to compete with the midfield and finishing outside the points with both cars. But despite the result, the team leaves Suzuka with a clearer understanding of its 2026 challenger - and a determination to use the upcoming five‑week break to accelerate development.

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What was the main lesson for Red Bull after tough Suzuka race?

Red Bull's Japanese Grand Prix was a study in contrasts: a gritty recovery drive from Max Verstappen to eighth, a frustratingly timed Safety Car that derailed Isack Hadjar's race, and a clear-eyed assessment from Team Principal Laurent Mekies about the team's current limitations.

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Round-up: F1 "cannot ignore" safety implications of Bearman crash, and more

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Haas score again amid Bearman's 50kph overspeed crash and Ocon's first point of the season

Haas endured a turbulent but ultimately rewarding Japanese Grand Prix, marked by Esteban Ocon's first point of the season and Oliver Bearman's frightening high‑speed crash - a violent incident caused by an enormous closing speed that highlighted the challenges of Formula 1's 2026 regulations.

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Racing Bulls score again as Lawson takes P9 and Lindblad loses out to safety car timing

Racing Bulls continued their impressive early‑season form at Suzuka, securing another points finish thanks to a composed and opportunistic drive from Liam Lawson.

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Why was the Suzuka race a milestone for Aston Martin amid troubled 2026 start?

Aston Martin arrived at Suzuka under pressure. After a bruising start to the season marked by reliability failures and zero race finishes, simply getting both cars to the grid felt like progress.

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Piastri upbeat by McLaren' pace against field-leading Mercedes

McLaren came into the Japanese Grand Prix simply relieved to have both cars on the grid after a turbulent build‑up - and left with a result that showed just how far the team has come.

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Stella encouraged by McLaren's Suzuka speed but stresses need for chassis gains

Following a disastrous start to the season, McLaren left Suzuka with renewed confidence after a weekend that showcased both the team's progress and its remaining limitations.

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FIA launches April review of 2026 regulations after Bearman crash raises safety questions

The FIA has moved to clarify its position on potential rule adjustments for the 2026 Formula 1 regulations following Ollie Bearman's heavy crash in Japan, confirming that a structured review process is already underway and that multiple meetings will take place throughout April.

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Wolff Praises "exciting" Suzuka race but acknowledges mixed fortunes for Mercedes

Toto Wolff left the Japanese Grand Prix with a blend of satisfaction and frustration, describing a race full of overtaking, strategic nuance and unpredictable swings - but also one that split Mercedes' fortunes right down the middle.

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Mercedes reveals software bug behind Russell's Suzuka setback

Mercedes left Suzuka with another victory in hand but also with a clear list of technical lessons to absorb, as Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin dissected a Japanese Grand Prix that delivered both triumph and frustration for the team.

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Norris reveals how McLaren managed to up its game in Suzuka following a tough start to the season

McLaren arrived at Suzuka simply relieved to have both cars on the grid after a turbulent build‑up - and left with a haul of points, a near‑miss at victory, and a clear sense that their 2026 package is beginning to bite.

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"We were definitely in the fight for the win," claims Russell as he was left frustrated after Suzuka setbacks

George Russell left the Japanese Grand Prix knowing he had the pace to fight for victory - but not the luck. The Mercedes driver finished fourth after a race shaped by a poor start, an unfortunately timed pit stop, and a chaotic restart that cost him crucial positions.

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How did Antonelli reflect on his second F1 victory?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 education is accelerating at a remarkable pace. Two weeks after taking his maiden Grand Prix victory, the Mercedes rookie backed it up with a composed, opportunistic and ultimately dominant win at the Japanese Grand Prix - a result that showcased both his raw speed and his growing racecraft.

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'Good show, good for everyone': Ferrari and Mercedes bosses praise Japanese GP

Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur and Mercedes' Toto Wolff heaped praise on the Japanese Grand Prix, saying overtaking had become much easier.

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Verstappen says he could walk away from F1 at end of 2026 over new rules

Max Verstappen has raised the possibility of leaving Formula 1 at the end of this season if he remains unhappy with the state of racing in the series.

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Japanese Grand Prix: What can sport's bosses do to help keep Max Verstappen in F1?

F1 finds itself in something of a tangled web as it tries to refine the new rules and keep the drivers happy without compromising racing and safety.

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F1: Chequered Flag - Japanese GP Review: Could Verstappen Leave F1? - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

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Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes driver had the luck, but sometimes you need it

On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, the team discuss how Kimi Antonelli benefitted from a slice of luck to take the win in Japan and feel that Mercedes will be ruing the extended break from racing in the coming month.

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Max Verstappen: Maybe Red Bull Racing star needs a break from F1 - Damon Hill

On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill thinks that if Max Verstappen is not enjoying the sport any more following regulation changes then perhaps he needs to take a break.

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2026 Japanese Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres

Andrea Kimi Antonelli wasn't the only driver to benefit from the Safety Car at Suzuka. Who were the biggest winners and losers?

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400,000 F1-Themed KitKat Chocolate Bars Stolen During Transit in Europe

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F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman's 'scary' crash at Japan GP

Leading figures in Formula One have called for an urgent safety review after Britain's Oliver Bearman suffered a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen May Retire

Formula 1 star suggests his racing career may not be as fulfilling as it once was 📲

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Japanese Grand Prix: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings for Suzuka weekend

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Was Piastri robbed of Japanese GP victory by the safety car?

Was Oscar Piastri robbed of victory by the safety car in the Japanese Grand Prix? Edd Straw analyses what could have happened without the race-changing incident that made Kimi Antonelli's victory possible

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Japanese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says he is considering his future as he is 'not enjoying' new regulations

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport he is considering his future in the sport.

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Bearman says Colapinto didn't leave him enough space to avoid crash

Oliver Bearman criticised Franco Colapinto's driving after he crashed at high speed during today's Japanese Grand Prix.

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FIA's response to 'contribution of closing speeds' in Bearman crash

The FIA has warned that speculation regarding potential changes to assist with this would be "premature"

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F1 must listen to drivers not just teams over safety concerns - Sainz

Formula 1 must start listening to its drivers rather than just teams who are defending 2026's racing product, to avoid more incidents like Ollie Bearman's scary Japanese Grand Prix shunt

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FIA must address dangerous closing speeds for next race after Bearman's crash - Sainz

The crash Oliver Bearman suffered at Suzuka would be much worse at some other Formula 1 tracks, Carlos Sainz Jnr warned.

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2026's scariest crash and Antonelli's win - Our verdict on F1's Japanese GP

Our verdict on F1 2026's first scary crash, another Kimi Antonelli victory, Oscar Piastri's potential lost victory and George Russell's frustration

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Antonelli admits "we were very lucky with the Safety Car" after second win

Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was fortunate to win in Japan after making a "terrible" start from pole position.

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Vote for your 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

Who was the best driver during the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

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Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

Who came out best and worst as a wild start and a mid-pitstop-sequence safety car massively mixed up Suzuka

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Colapinto a 'sitting duck' in dangerous Bearman crash

Alpine's Franco Colapinto said he was a "sitting duck" in the incident that led to Ollie Bearman's 50g Formula 1 crash in the Japanese Grand Prix

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F1 Standings After the Japanese Grand Prix 2026

The Japanese Grand Prix was the first that we saw all 22 drivers take the lights in the third race of the new regulation era of Formula 1. Yet again, it was the

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F1 Race Results as Kimi Antonelli Takes Championship Lead at Japanese GP 2026

Kimi Antonelli stormed to the second race win of his career, thanks to a safety car that allowed him to take the lead midway through the race, following a poor

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Japanese Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins from Oscar Piastri at Suzuka to become youngest championship leader

Kimi Antonelli takes his second win in succession and the lead of the world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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2026 Japanese Grand Prix race result and championship points

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix and took the lead of the world championship from team mate George Russell.

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Rate the race: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.

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Antonelli lucks in for second win and becomes youngest F1 championship leader

Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored his second consecutive grand prix win thanks in part to a fortunately-timed Safety Car.

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Bearman suffered bruised knee in huge 50G Japanese GP crash

Oliver Bearman was taken to the Medical Centre after suffering a huge crash while trying to pass Franco Colapinto at Suzuka.

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2026 Japanese Grand Prix in pictures

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in pictures.

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Kimi Antonelli wins Japan Grand Prix to become youngest F1 championship leader

Italian leads Mercedes teammate George Russell by nine points with Australian Oscar Piastri second for McLaren in his first race of season

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Antonelli wins Japanese GP turned upside down by safety car

Kimi Antonelli won F1's Japanese Grand Prix, benefitting from a mid-race safety car caused by a frightening high-speed crash for Ollie Bearman

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F1 Japanese GP 2026 race results

Full results from F1's Japanese GP after Kimi Antonelli takes his second win of 2026

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Bearman escapes 50G Suzuka crash with bruising

Ollie Bearman was sent for medical checks after a frightening Japanese Grand Prix crash

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Antonelli steams to Japanese GP victory, McLaren scores first podium

Kimi Antonelli displayed dominant pace in today's Japanese Grand Prix once he recovered from a poor start to comfortably win the race at Suzuka. Oscar Piastri led the first part of the race and still secured second for McLaren followed by Leclerc who ensured a shade of red on the podium as well.

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Japanese Grand Prix start delayed due to barrier repairs

The start of the Japanese Grand Prix has been delayed by 10 minutes due to a damaged barrier.

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Start of F1's Japanese GP delayed

The start of Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix has been delayed slightly due to a dramatic accident in a support race

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Formula One 2026: Japanese Grand Prix race updates - live

Lap-by-lap report : The Formula One season continues with X on pole position at the Suzuka Circuit. Join Joey Lynch for live updates from the Japanese GP

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Round-up: Verstappen says he's 'beyond frustrated' with state of F1, and more

Also in Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, McLaren are growing increasingly concerned about reliability.

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F1 STATS: Technical things to know about the Suzuka circuit

Few circuits on the Formula 1 calendar carry the numerical weight, historical depth, and technical complexity of Suzuka. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key stats, trivia ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

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F1MATHS: How does superclipping highlight Mercedes' advantage and Ferrari's weakness in Suzuka?

The speed traces from today's qualifying session at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix show dramatic differences between teams and power units. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

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F1 Japanese Grand Prix Starting Grid

Kimi Antonelli will start the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix with his second back-to-back pole of the season, making him the youngest driver to do so after

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STRATEGY CORNER: What does Pirelli expect from the Japanese Grand Prix?

Pirelli expects the one-stop strategy to dominate Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his strategy prediction ahead of Round 3 of the 2026 F1 season.

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F1 responds as fans accuse them of hiding 'super-clipping' on Antonelli's pole lap

Formula One Management has denied claims they edited footage of Andrea Kimi Antonelli's pole-winning lap to disguise his car "super-clipping".

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Mercedes explain the performance difference between Russell and Antonelli

Mercedes delivered a commanding qualifying performance at Suzuka, securing a front‑row lockout and reaffirming their status as the benchmark under the new regulations.

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McLaren disclosed what led to improved form in Suzuka qualifying

McLaren delivered one of their strongest qualifying performances of the season at Suzuka, confirming the encouraging signs that had emerged after Oscar Piastri topped FP2 on Friday.

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Leclerc and Hamilton left suprised by Mercedes' performance jump in qualifying

Ferrari endured a demanding qualifying session at Suzuka, locked in a tense battle with McLaren that ultimately saw Charles Leclerc edged out by Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton beaten by Lando Norris.

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Vasseur urges Ferrari to find out the cause for sudden loss of pace in Q3

Ferrari left qualifying at Suzuka with a sense of unfinished business after a session that began with strong pace but ended with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton unable to deliver in Q3.

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Red Bull explain their disastrous qualifying performance in Suzuka

Red Bull endured another difficult Saturday at Suzuka, with the team unable to resolve the driveability issues that had plagued Max Verstappen throughout practice.

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F1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix starting grid

Here's where every F1 driver will line up for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

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Japanese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen has 'a lot to figure out' after qualifying 11th at Suzuka

Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Formula 1's rule makers have plenty to ponder after Japanese Grand Prix qualifying.

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Lap time watch: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix

One team is performing even better at Suzuka than last year compared to Mercedes: Audi should have had both cars in Q3.

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F1TECH: Things to know about Red Bull's comprehensive upgrade package for Suzuka

Red Bull arrived at Suzuka with a tightly focused upgrade package aimed at stabilising the RB22's aerodynamic platform and improving cooling efficiency at one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar.

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F1TECH: Ferrari bring aerodynamic tweaks to Suzuka as they chase stability

Ferrari arrived at Suzuka for the third round of the 2026 season with a modest but purposeful upgrade package, aimed at sharpening the SF‑26's aerodynamic efficiency and extracting more consistent downforce across the lap.

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Why Verstappen's suggesting an early F1 exit is actually realistic

Max Verstappen is "beyond" just being frustrated with the current F1 rules and has suggested he has to make a decision about leaving

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Yet another Mercedes battery failure puts Norris at risk of penalty

McLaren is down to its last battery on Lando Norris's F1 car, meaning he'll incur a penalty if he has any further failures before repairs can be made

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2026 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

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F1: Chequered Flag - Japanese GP Quali Review: Antonelli v Russell & Verstappen's Struggles - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

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Russell concerned for race prospects after "massive" set-up change in qualifying

George Russell says there is little he can do to remedy his compromised set-up after struggling in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Winners and losers from F1 2026 Japanese GP qualifying

Our pick of winners and losers from F1 qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix

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Suzuka challenge 'gone' as F1 drivers are 'handcuffed'

The harvesting and deployment demands of the 2026 F1 regulations means the challenge of Suzuka has "gone" and that drivers are "handcuffed", as drivers criticise the situation

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'No confidence', 'bleeding laptime' - Red Bull issues brutally exposed

Red Bull's 2026 F1 car is forcing its drivers to "reset your expectations" every lap and does not give them "any confidence to attack any corner" as a result

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F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Qualifying Results as Kimi Antonelli Continues Pole Streak

The young Italian star claimed the second pole position of his career at the Japanese Grand Prix, yet again beating out George Russell for the P1 position.

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Verstappen claims journalist he threw out of press conference had "laughed at me"

Max Verstappen has made further claims about a journalist in his latest clash with a member of the Formula 1 media.

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Antonelli grabs Japanese GP pole position, making it two in a row

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli enjoyed a clean qualifying session to take his second consecutive pole of the fresh season. The Italian improved throughout while George Russell stranded in second and was left ruing an unstable car. Oscar Piastri was third fastest, happy to see McLaren close into Mercedes.

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2026 Japanese Grand Prix grid

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has taken provisional pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of George Russell and Oscar Piastri.

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Japanese Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli beats George Russell to Suzuka pole

Kimi Antonelli takes his second pole position in a row as he beats Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Leclerc slates "f***ing joke" F1 qualifying: "I'm losing everything in the straight"

Formula 1 drivers "pay triple the price" for trying to get the most out of their cars in qualifying due to the new rules, says Charles Leclerc.

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Verstappen says updates on his car created instability after Q2 exit

Max Verstappen says the updates he is running on his Red Bull did not work as expected after failing to reach Q3 at Suzuka.

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Antonelli takes second pole in a row as Verstappen is eliminated in Q2

Mercedes claimed their third consecutive front-row lock out in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix while Max Verstappen will start 11th.

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Kimi Antonelli on F1 Japanese Grand Prix pole in Mercedes lockout with Russell

Italian finishes 0.298sec ahead of George Russell as Oscar Piastri qualifies third with McLaren teammate Lando Norris fifth

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F1TECH: Aston Martin Target Front‑End Load and Floor Efficiency With Suzuka Upgrade Package

Aston Martin arrived at Suzuka with a compact but meaningful set of aerodynamic updates, all aimed at strengthening the AMR26's front‑end performance.

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F1 Japanese GP 2026 qualifying results

Results from Japanese Grand Prix qualifying at Suzuka

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Antonelli beats Russell to Japanese GP pole

Kimi Antonelli beat Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate George Russell to pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix as he topped qualifying for a second race weekend in a row

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Antonelli leads comfortable Mercedes one-two as Norris's woes continue

Andrea Kimi Antonelli was a second faster than all of Mercedes' rivals apart from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in final practice at Suzuka.

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FP3: Antonelli heads Russel in final Suzuka pracitce as Mercedes' advantage become ominous

Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable early‑season form by topping the final practice session for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, leading a dominant Mercedes 1-2 ahead of George Russell.

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Formula One 2026: Japanese Grand Prix qualifying - live

Rolling report: Join Philip Cornwall for updates from qualifying in Suzuka

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Everything that happened in final Japanese GP practice

Mercedes moved back ahead as Friday pacesetter McLaren had a muted start to qualifying day at Suzuka

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F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Free Practice 3 Results With More McLaren Issues

It's Day 2 of the Japanese Grand Prix with the final practice session of a weekend that was heavily focused on testing for many of the teams. In Free Practice

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Round-up: Russell was 'frustrated and angry' during Williams years, and more

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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F1MATHS: Race simulation show Mercedes might enjoy a seven-tenth advantage over race distance in Suzuka

Although McLaren topped the second free practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, the dying phases of the sixty-minute outing delivered a clear and rather brutal message: over a race distance, Mercedes are operating in a different category again.

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F1MATHS: Mercedes flexes its power advantage as Suzuka exposes Ferrari's energy limitations

The second free practice session for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix delivered one of those rare telemetry comparisons that instantly clarifies the competitive landscape. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

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Audi endures mixed opening day at Suzuka as reliability issues disrupt progress

Audi experienced a day of contrasts on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix, showing flashes of competitive pace while also battling reliability setbacks that limited their running.

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Ferrari admit they lack pace compared to the Mercedes-powered cars

Ferrari entered the Japanese Grand Prix weekend looking to build on strong performances from recent races, but the opening day at Suzuka proved more complex than expected.

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Mercedes starts strong at Suzuka as Russell and Antonelli dominate race simulation

Mercedes enjoyed one of their most encouraging opening days of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli locking out the top two positions in FP1 and showing competitive pace again in FP2.

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Red Bull faces troubled Friday at Suzuka as balance issues hamper performance

Red Bull endured a difficult start to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar struggling for balance, grip, and overall consistency across Friday's practice sessions.

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McLaren shows strong pace despite disrupted Friday at Suzuka

McLaren endured a mixed but ultimately encouraging opening day at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri topping FP2 and Lando Norris showing competitive speed despite limited running.

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McLaren and Lando Norris aim to put horror start behind them at Japanese Grand Prix

Neither Mercedes started the last race in China but Lando Norris, the world champion, said: Norris: 'I believe we can get close'

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"Better off driving at 99%" in qualifying with new F1 cars

Formula 1 drivers say going quicker in the corners can make them slower over a qualifying lap due to a quirk of the new power unit rules.

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Hamilton glad old cars are gone: 'Bouncing was a nightmare - except for Red Bull'

Lewis Hamilton also said he is pleased to disprove criticism from "certain individuals that hadn't had anywhere near the success that I'd had."

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George Russell: 'I can't spit my dummy out over something that I can't control'

The F1 world championship leader tells Giles Richards how he learned to channel youthful frustration at the back of the grid and the influence of those closest to him on his title ambitions

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The surprising data showing McLaren can trouble Mercedes

Oscar Piastri's fastest practice time in Japan on Friday was fascinating not for the fact it beat Mercedes but because of how it was achieved

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Seven things we learned from Friday at F1's Japanese GP

Despite a major gap in the calendar coming up, F1 teams have already brought significant performance upgrades to Suzuka

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The worst part of what F1 2026 has done to Suzuka

There is still a glaring problem over one lap at Suzuka despite the last-minute F1 rule change

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2026 Japanese Grand Prix practice in pictures

Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

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How close McLaren really looks to Mercedes at Suzuka

Crunch the numbers and McLaren is both closer and further away from Mercedes than it first appears

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Hamilton cleared over impeding Verstappen in practice, Colapinto gets formal warning

The Japanese Grand Prix stewards gave Franco Colapinto a formal warning for impeding Max Verstappen during practice but cleared Lewis Hamilton of a similar infringement. Verstappen complained the Mercedes driver held him up on the approach to the high-speed 130R left-hander in first practice and the Alpine driver did the same in the second session.

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