The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Alonso: Japanese GP now has the same problem as Monaco

Fernando Alonso has compared Suzuka to Monaco in terms of being a Formula 1 race that is basically won on a Saturday during qualifying.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2025

Carlos Sainz fined for Japan national anthem absence despite health issue

The Williams driver was fined €20,000 by the FIA after the race in Suzuka on Sunday

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Max Verstappen’s 87-second masterclass sends clear F1 title message to McLaren

Verstappen’s scintillating qualifying lap in Japan set up his brilliant win, with the paddock eulogising over the Dutchman’s performance

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Three dead as ambulance helicopter crashes into sea in Japan

The Japan coast guard says three others were rescued and taken to hospital with hypothermia

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – as it happened

US president, when asked about considering a pause in global tariffs, says ‘We’re not looking at that’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025

Ambulance helicopter crashes into sea in southwestern Japan, killing three

A medical transport helicopter carrying a patient fell into the sea in southwestern Japan Sunday, leaving three of the six people aboard dead, the Japan coast guard has said.

Euronews · Apr 6, 2025

How a trio of rookies impressed at the F1 Japanese GP

For a circuit as famously difficult to master as Suzuka, seeing three Formula 1 rookies secure points during the Japanese Grand Prix is a testament to the ability of the new breed of driver coming through the ranks.

Motorsport · Apr 6, 2025

Winners and losers from F1's 2025 Japanese Grand Prix

A qualifying lap for the ages and an impressive batch of rookies brightened up Formula 1's tepid Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Here's who impressed us at Suzuka and who didn't make the grade

Motorsport · Apr 6, 2025

Japan-based Wallabies star, in Lions tour calculations

Wallabies Marika Koroibete and Samu Kerevi have both scored two tries each in Japan, while Joey Manu also crossed again in spectacular fashion.

AAP · Apr 6, 2025

Lewis Hamilton highlights issue with Ferrari F1 car after Japan GP: ‘We’ve found something’

Hamilton finished seventh in the Japanese GP with Ferrari lacking pace in race three of the 2025 season

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025