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FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

High closing speeds and a 50G impact have pushed safety concerns to the forefront ahead of April discussions

Motorsport

FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

Drivers had been claiming their warnings about potentially dangerous differences in speed weren't being acted upon, owing to manufacturer politics

Autosport

"The more you push, the slower you go" - Japan's odd F1 qualifying explained

The vagaries of Formula 1's 2026 regulations keep causing headaches in qualifying ahead of crunch talks to tweak the rules

Autosport

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"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying

Energy harvesting rules are forcing drivers to slow in fast corners, flipping qualifying on its head

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso: Suzuka driving challenge "gone" with 2026 F1 cars

Alonso laments the loss of the Japanese Grand Prix's unique driving challenge, which he says was taken away by Formula 1's 2026 rules – but Gabriel Bortoleto disagrees

Motorsport

Alonso: Suzuka driving challenge "gone" with 2026 F1 cars

Alonso laments the loss of the Japanese Grand Prix's unique driving challenge, which he says was taken away by Formula 1's 2026 rules – but Gabriel Bortoleto disagrees

Autosport

Suzuka transformed as F1 drivers barely brake through the Esses

Suzuka's famous Esses section feels different following the introduction of new hybrid regulations in 2026

Autosport

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F1 drivers barely brake through Suzuka Esses under new hybrid rules

Hybrid power units now handle much of the braking load, changing how drivers will attack the Esses for F1 Japanese GP

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri: Mercedes F1 advantage over McLaren is "nothing magical"

Amidst continuing intrigue over Mercedes’ engine and active aerodynamics, Oscar Piastri says the team’s competitiveness is down to margin gains

Motorsport

Esteban Ocon responds to death threats from "keyboard warriors" after Franco Colapinto clash

Haas F1 driver reveals FIA president wrote to him following social media abuse after incident with Franco Colapinto in China

Motorsport

Still top-tier or neutered? Drivers weigh in on Suzuka's F1 challenge

Several Formula 1 drivers expect the FIA's energy changes for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix to be a step in the right direction

Motorsport

Mercedes' "two-phase" front wing activation a reliability issue, not an exploit

The FIA accepted Mercedes' explanation for an odd front wing quirk in China that caught the eye of its Formula 1 rivals

Autosport

FIA cuts energy recovery limit for F1 Japanese GP qualifying after late change

In an attempt to reduce super clipping, F1 drivers will only be able to harvest eight megajoules of energy in qualifying for the Japanese GP

Autosport

Formula E drivers counting on the impact of their letter to the FIA

Following a letter that was sent to the FIA, Formula E drivers expressed confidence that the federation will help bring about improvements

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Controversy hits Mercedes’ alleged two-phase front wing actuators

After the Chinese Grand Prix, teams submitted the designs of their active aero solutions to the FIA, which led one team to seek clarification on the W17’s moveable front wing flaps

This motorsport brand is bringing space tech to your daily runs

FIA-approved base layers meet NASA-derived fabric in a new wave of adaptive activewear

Autosport

Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes

As Autosport understands Adrian Newey is set forgo his team principal duties to focus on technical matters at Aston Martin, and Jonathan Wheatley will replace him after departing Audi, let’s have a look at previous unexpected team principal moves in F1 history

Motorsport

Everything you need to know about F1 star Max Verstappen’s NLS race at Nordschleife

Verstappen is returning to the Nordschleife this weekend after making two race appearances in 2025. Here’s a full preview of the F1 star’s latest adventure outside grand prix racing

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How Alonso’s terrifying 2016 Australian GP crash broke down barriers

The dramatic images of the accident suffered by Alonso in the 2016 Australian GP have endured, but the impact the crash had on F1 will be much greater

Motorsport

How Fernando Alonso’s terrifying 2016 Australian GP crash broke down barriers

The violent accident provided crucial data and momentum that helped turn years of debate into action

Autosport

FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director

Ulsterman Paul Burns steps up into the role of deputy race director in Formula 1

Motorsport

Jonathan Wheatley: Max Verstappen's F1 2026 criticism is "because of where he finds himself"

The Audi team boss and former Red Bull sporting director suspects his former team's plight plays a key part in Verstappen's searing criticism of the new Formula 1 regulations

Motorsport

WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures three-year deal

Rallying's top tier will return to Great Britain next year for the first time since 2019

International Business Times UK

F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi GP Over Gulf Safety Concerns, April Races Dropped

Formula One has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to rising tensions in the Middle East, prioritising safety over scheduling.

Motorsport

No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Toto Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

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