Japanese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton raises Mercedes hopes as Toto Wolff delivers Sebastian Vettel verdict Silver Arrows enjoy their best session of the season so far in Suzuka practice Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2024
What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2024 Japanese GP Max Verstappen and Red Bull led the way in opening practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, but this was far from a repeat affair of the opening day from the 2023 event at Suzuka just six months ago. Autosport · Apr 5, 2024
F1 Japanese GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more The F1 world champion led a Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice which was red-flagged midway through as Logan Sargeant crashed heavily, which ruled him out of FP2 as his Williams car was repaired.But the American driver missed relatively little running as damp conditions meant no representative running in the… Autosport · Apr 5, 2024
Mercedes’ F1 woes drive Toto Wolff to attend Japanese Grand Prix in person Toto Wolff has said the parlous fortunes of Mercedes compelled him to join his team on the ground for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024
F1 Japanese GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel Max Verstappen set the pace for Red Bull in FP1, which was the only representative session on Friday, as he posted a time of 1m30.056s in his RB20. Motorsport · Apr 5, 2024
Japan Grand Prix | Max Verstappen hopes to use Japan’s high-speed Suzuka circuit to reassert his dominance in Formula 1 Max Verstappen prepares to conquer Suzuka after a challenging start to the F1 season in Australia. The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
The extra complications behind F1's Alonso 'brake-test' penalty debate There was a touch of inevitability. Red Bull’s significant Suzuka upgrade has not slimmed the RB20 as predicted, with rumours Ferrari was rushing its important Imola updates scotched too on what was overall something of a slow news day on Thursday. Autosport · Apr 5, 2024
Verstappen’s Melbourne F1 brake failure more than just finger trouble Verstappen retired in the opening stages of the last race in Melbourne after his brakes overheated – with it appearing that the pad had jammed on to the disc because of an issue related to the caliper. Autosport · Apr 5, 2024
Why Ferrari might not repeat Melbourne F1 form in Japan Fans around the world would like to see a close battle between the two teams, especially after Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix in the wake of Max Verstappen's early retirement, and we didn't get to see what would have happened in a straight fight. Motorsport · Apr 4, 2024
Japanese Grand Prix live stream: how to watch the F1 free online from anywhere – Lights Out! Follow our guide on how to watch a Japanese Grand Prix live stream from anywhere – Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have locked out the front row for Red Bull at Suzuka Circuit. What Hi-Fi? · Apr 4, 2024
Sainz: Now time to "speed up" talks to find 2025 F1 seat The Spaniard appeared set to re-sign with Ferrari, but management then became aware that Lewis Hamilton was potentially available - the Briton's latest two-year Mercedes contract actually only containing a fixed one-year term with an option for another season. Motorsport · Apr 4, 2024
Hamilton: Vettel an "amazing option" as Mercedes F1 replacement In the two months since news broke that Hamilton will leave Mercedes after 12 seasons to join Ferrari next year, the instability engulfing Red Bull F1 management has placed Max Verstappen and Silver Arrows protégé Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the top of the shortlist to replace the Briton. Motorsport · Apr 4, 2024
F1 Japanese GP: How to watch, ESPN Formula 1 TV start times This year’s race takes place on 7 April at 1:00am ET at Suzuka, and the time difference means some late nights and early starts for the American audience across the weekend. Motorsport · Apr 3, 2024
More Horner woe and driver gossip: what to look out for as F1 hits Japan Red Bull’s ongoing saga appears to be unsettling the paddock with a potential driver reshuffle on the cards The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024
Autosport · Apr 3, 2024 Who are the greatest F1 team principals in history? F1 has long been raged with a debate over who the greatest driver in history is and that is something which will continue to happen for as long as the series exists.
Autosport · Apr 3, 2024 Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses the ultimate challenge for drivers and their machinery.
Motorsport · Apr 3, 2024 Ten years on: Revisiting Max Verstappen's shock Japan F1 practice debut In 2014, a fresh-faced Max Verstappen logged his first mileage on a grand prix weekend in free practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix. His FP1 debut with Toro Rosso foreshadowed the special relationship Verstappen would go on to build with Japan.
Motorsport · Apr 2, 2024 Verstappen: "No need to panic" over Red Bull's 2026 F1 engines In 2026, F1 switches to revised power unit regulations which do away with the expensive and complicated MGU-H system and instead put a bigger emphasis on electric power provided by the MGU-K.
Motorsport · Apr 1, 2024 Russell expects Mercedes to give new F1 team-mate equal treatment Mercedes has consistently avoided publicly backing a number one driver during the stints that Nico Rosberg, Valtteri Bottas and now Russell have had alongside Hamilton since 2013.
Autosport · Apr 1, 2024 Russell expects Mercedes to continue equal upgrades treatment with next F1 team-mate Mercedes has consistently avoided publicly backing a number one driver during the stints that Nico Rosberg, Valtteri Bottas and now Russell have had alongside Hamilton since 2013.
Autosport · Apr 1, 2024 How Verstappen is keeping the F1 driver market hostage Power struggles at Red Bull may be opening the door for a shock departure of its prized asset Max Verstappen, which would have been unthinkable just weeks ago. Needless to say the touted possibility of Verstappen activating certain exit clauses to move before the end of his 2028 deal has put rival…
Autosport · Mar 31, 2024 Norris: F1 will have to "wait for 2026" for big shake-up Verstappen and Red Bull have continued their dominant form established in the second half of 2022, with the Dutchman winning the 2024 season's first two races from pole by a big margin before a braking problem caused him an early retirement in the Australian Grand Prix. Despite there being another…
Autosport · Mar 31, 2024 Ferrari will struggle to match Red Bull until first major F1 upgrade - Sainz Although Ferrari is yet to qualify within two tenths of three-time world champion Max Verstappen this season, the Scuderia had a promising one-two in the Australian Grand Prix, with Sainz leading home team-mate Charles Leclerc and the McLarens.
Motorsport · Mar 30, 2024 Leclerc: "Such a fast" Sainz as Ferrari F1 team-mate pushes me to be better Having sat out the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to undergo appendicitis surgery, Sainz had a successful return to racing in Melbourne, taking the win with little competition after race leader Max Verstappen was forced to retire due to a brake issue.
The Hindu · Mar 29, 2024 Carlos Sainz — the smooth operator with a hard edge Carlos Sainz defies the odds, wins Australian Grand Prix after appendectomy, showcasing resilience and strategic brilliance in F1.