Lewis Hamilton bemoans latest Ferrari setback: ‘We need to understand’ Hamilton finished sixth at the Japanese GP – a disappointing result after a promising start to the season The Independent UK · Apr 1
Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes, which had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game Motorsport · Apr 1
How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc snatched third place from Mercedes that had been the clear favourite going into the race, fending off George Russell’s attacks in the final laps. The track layout helped, but Ferrari played it smart with energy management, beating Mercedes at its own game Autosport · Apr 1
Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite? The clock could be ticking for George Russell in the battle of the Mercedes proteges, as 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest-ever driver to lead the F1 world championship Autosport · Mar 31
Analysis: Would Oscar Piastri have won Japanese GP without a safety car? Oscar Piastri was in the fight for victory throughout the Japanese Grand Prix, but the timing of his pitstop and the safety car undid his hopes for McLaren. But could he have won without that untimely intervention? Motorsport · Mar 30
Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podium McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella suspects a multitude of factors all contributed to the team's 'surprising' performance at the Japanese Grand Prix Motorsport · Mar 30
Jacques Villeneuve spots key Mercedes F1 weakness despite Kimi Antonelli’s Japanese GP win Jacques Villeneuve believes Mercedes’ 2026 car is vulnerable in dirty air despite Antonelli’s Japanese GP win, with both drivers struggling to recover through traffic Motorsport · Mar 30
George Russell has a ‘steely’ side that could emerge against Kimi Antonelli, says Jolyon Palmer Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell has the mental edge over Kimi Antonelli and could show a ruthless side if Mercedes’ intra-team fight turns into a title battle Motorsport · Mar 30
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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference Motorsport · Mar 30
Toto Wolff casts doubt over Christian Horner’s chances of F1 return Christian Horner hopes to return to F1 in the future after being sacked by Red Bull last year The Independent UK · Mar 30
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 the British driver Oliver Bearman was involved in a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix The Guardian - UK · Mar 29
Max Verstappen considering shock F1 retirement after eighth-place finish at Japanese Grand Prix The four-time F1 world champion, one of the modern greats, is not enjoying driving the sport’s new generation of car The Independent UK · Mar 29
George Russell’s frustration builds after bad luck in Japan GP: ‘It’s one thing after the other’ Russell finished fourth in Japan while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli took the lead of the world championship The Independent UK · Mar 29
Motorsport · Mar 29 Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix As a scary accident for Oliver Bearman further exposed pain points in Formula 1's 2026 regulations, the fight for the 2026 world championship received several intriguing twists
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Ollie Bearman ‘fine’ after lucky escape in dramatic Japanese Grand Prix crash Bearman lost control of his Haas as he deployed his boost button to overtake Franco Colapinto at Spoon Curve.
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash is a tipping point – F1 must tweak 2026 regulations Comment: The warning signs were present ahead of Bearman’s crash at the Japanese GP, in which the British 20-year-old sustained a ‘knee contusion’ after a 50G impact. Three events in, changes must be made to how F1 goes racing
Motorsport · Mar 29 George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday meaning he overtook team-mate Russell at the top of the F1 standings
Motorsport · Mar 29 Toto Wolff explains George Russell's costly Mercedes issue after Japanese Grand Prix Toto Wolff revealed that a software 'bug' in George Russell’s Mercedes cost him a place to Charles Leclerc during the Japanese Grand Prix
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Kimi Antonelli claims second straight victory with Japanese Grand Prix success IN FULL
Motorsport · Mar 29 George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP George Russell delighted fans at the Japanese Grand Prix by wearing a special helmet sticker designed by four-year-old supporter Sogo
AAP · Mar 29 Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win Oscar Piastri has finished his first race of the F1 season and come home second behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Japan Grand Prix.
Evening Standard · Mar 29 Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix to overtake George Russell in race for F1 title Italian becomes youngest F1 championship leader
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29 Kimi Antonelli wins Japan Grand Prix to become youngest F1 championship leader Italian leads his Mercedes teammate George Russell by nine points with Oscar Piastri second for McLaren in his first race of the season
Motorsport · Mar 29 Five quick takeaways from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Kimi Antonelli wins again and moves into the championship lead