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Alonso joked about F1 ban over Piastri DRS defence tactics

A fortnight on from receiving a penalty for potentially dangerous driving against George Russell during a last-lap battle in Australia, Alonso found himself needing to hold his rivals back once again at Suzuka.

Autosport · Apr 8, 2024

Stella defends McLaren F1 team strategy in “complex” Japanese GP

Norris started third and was the first of the frontrunners to pit, but as the race unfolded he lost out to Ferrari pair Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc to finish in fifth, while the latter came through to fourth from eighth place on the grid using a one-stop strategy.

Motorsport · Apr 8, 2024

10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Was the final result of the Japanese Grand Prix predictable? Ultimately, yes, but how this year's Formula 1 race at Suzuka unravelled wasn't entirely typical thanks to the variance in strategies across the field. Max Verstappen chalked up a third win as he embarks upon a seemingly inevitable march towards…

Autosport · Apr 8, 2024

Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was "not possible" until "mega" final stint

Sainz started fourth alongside McLaren's Lando Norris and briefly led the Suzuka race after delaying his second pitstop, instead extending his stint on the medium tyres.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2024

Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Japanese GP

In the hottest conditions of the weekend at Suzuka, Verstappen was never threatened even through two standing starts around the crash between Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon at Turn 3 on the opening lap.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2024

Norris "fighting a losing battle" against quicker Ferrari F1 cars in Japan

Norris qualified close to the front-row starting Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez on Saturday.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2024

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Japanese GP race

As expected after the Australian GP hiccup, the three-time world champion took his third straight win in a row at Suzuka, leading from pole to finish over 11 seconds ahead of Sergio Perez.

Motorsport · Apr 7, 2024

Rating the 2024 F1 Japanese GP race

As expected after the Australian GP hiccup, the three-time world champion took his third straight win in a row at Suzuka, leading from pole to finish over 11 seconds ahead of Sergio Perez.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2024

Max Verstappen back on track after ruthless win at F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull driver’s victory extends his lead at the top of the drivers’ championship, with Sergio Pérez in second, and Lewis Hamilton ninth

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

2024 F1 Japanese GP results: Max Verstappen wins red-flagged race

Verstappen beat team-mate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, in a race that was red flagged following an opening lap crash between RB’s Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon of Williams.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2024