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Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri

McLaren boss Andrea Stella was singing Piastri’s praises after the Australian finished second in his first grand prix start of F1’s new era

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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

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Oscar Piastri's deadpan "Mario Kart" joke wins the Japanese Grand Prix cooldown room

The 2026 engine regulations have been heavily criticised for feeling like a video game, but it took one deadpan comment from the McLaren star to make the meme official

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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

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Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Isack Hadjar

Hadjar did not enjoy his Japanese GP, that’s the least one can say

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Toto Wolff jokes about masterminding Kimi Antonelli's success: "Can you tell Susie"

After Kimi Antonelli secured his second consecutive win, Toto Wolff reflected on the 19-year-old's rapid transformation from a 'lost kid' at the factory to the world championship leader

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2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli is the youngest leader

Antonelli takes the lead of the 2026 drivers' championship following his victory in the Japanese GP - check out the latest Formula 1 standings after the third round of the season at Suzuka

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"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

Max Verstappen: “I'm not even frustrated anymore, I'm beyond that”

Verstappen says handling issues made the car drive “all over the place” as he missed Q3 at Suzuka

Motorsport

F1 Japanese GP: Antonelli on pole again, Verstappen out in Q2

Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around

Autosport

Ollie Bearman crash - latest: FIA release statement after 191mph shunt in Japan

F1’s governing body has spoken out after the British 20-year-old endured a massive crash on Sunday

The Independent UK

F1 Japanese GP qualifying: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix - including weather forecast, television info and schedule

Motorsport

Cadillac makes progress with F1 upgrades, still off the pace in Japan

F1's debutant outfit has brought a revised diffuser and diffuser fence to Suzuka, with the aim of adding load - the physical forces - on the car

Motorsport

Where Ferrari thinks it stacks up in Japan after mixed Friday

Ferrari went through a low-key Friday at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix with a SF-26 that was difficult to tame for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

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Honda admits F1 project rebuild behind Aston Martin concerns

Honda says staff changes and late restart explain gap to its Red Bull-era success

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Aston Martin: Jonathan Wheatley isn’t joining “for the time being”

Aston ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has tentatively reflected on Jonathan Wheatley’s future

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton shares “full circle” moment after "unreal" samurai experience

Lewis Hamilton reflected on a “full circle” moment in Tokyo after taking a samurai lesson from Kill Bill fight choreographer Tetsuro Shimaguchi ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix

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Kimi Antonelli revives Kimi Raikkonen’s famous "bwoah" as Mercedes pokes fun at Chinese GP blunder

Mercedes jokingly revisited Kimi Antonelli’s Chinese Grand Prix podium name mix-up

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Lewis Hamilton shares "F1" movie sequel, documentary and TV series plans

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that his production company Dawn Apollo Films is planning a five-year slate of projects

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Why Lewis Hamilton believes 2026 F1 rules are “what racing should be” – unlike Max Verstappen

F1’s new regulations have received a mixed reception, particularly from Verstappen, but Hamilton is adamant they have delivered quality racing

Motorsport

Fabio Quartararo hails Marc Marquez as a legend as MotoGP riders pay tribute

Some of the biggest stars on the MotoGP grid have congratulated Marquez after his incredible title win at Motegi

Motorsport

Pedro Acosta "saved the day" after suffering "problem after problem" in Japanese GP sprint

Acosta came away with a podium in the sprint race, but it was far from a routine day for the Spaniard

Motorsport

Aprilia clears the air with Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi after crash

Martin and Bezzecchi meet in the Aprilia hospitality area to clear the air following their collision in the sprint

Motorsport

Jorge Martin to undergo surgery after breaking collarbone in Japanese GP sprint

Martin sustains his fourth major injury of 2025 after a crash in the Motegi sprint race

Autosport

MotoGP Japanese GP: Resurgent Bagnaia claims pole, Marquez third

Factory Ducati and Honda riders shine in qualifying, while Alex Marquez continues to lag behind

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