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Japanese Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri fastest in practice ahead of Mercedes duo

McLaren star edges out Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in Suzuka, with Lando Norris fourth and Max Verstappen only 10th

Evening Standard

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topples dominant Mercedes in Japanese practice

The Australian edged out Kimi Antonelli by 0.092 seconds in Suzuka with George Russell third.

The Independent UK

George Russell sets fastest practice time in Japan as Mercedes finish one-two

World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, just 0.132 sec back.

The Independent UK

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How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 F1: Live Stream, Preview, Schedule, Starting Grid, Silver Arrows continue to dominate with McLaren back in the fight

All the ways to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, as teams face Suzuka's fast corners and tricky energy management.

TechRadar

How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026: live stream the F1 race from anywhere – Lights Out!

How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 live streams around the world. Free coverage, schedule, preview, 4K Ultra HD options for the F1 race weekend.

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'Massive gap': Oscar details McLaren mission improbable

Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.

AAP

Why Max Verstappen Kicked Out a Journalist From a Japan F1 Media Session

The Red Bull star carried over resentment from a previous exchange, resulting in a bizarre and tense scene ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Why Max Verstappen gave me my marching orders from press conference

Max Verstappen’s ultimatum blindsided me, but there are more serious issues than an F1 driver being cross with you for doing your job

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen in spat with British reporter Giles Richards at Japanese GP media day

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The Independent UK

'Get out': Max Verstappen orders reporter to leave media session in tense exchange

Four-time F1 world champion clashes with British journalist ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka

Evening Standard

Max Verstappen tells reporter to ‘get out’ during tense media session in Suzuka

Four-time world champion Verstappen had just sat down for his print duties inside the Red Bull hospitality suite when he spotted the reporter.

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen orders reporter to ‘get out’ during tense Japanese GP media session

The Red Bull star recalled a hostile interaction in Abu Dhabi after being asked if he regretted his collision in Spain with George Russell, given Lando Norris won the title by just two points

The Independent UK

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

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

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

Autosport

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Motorsport

“I’m not speaking before he’s leaving” – Max Verstappen bans British journalist from F1 press conference

The incident ahead of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix reveals sensitivities still linger over the outcome of last season’s drivers’ championship

Motorsport

How Max Verstappen shone in Nurburgring NLS2 against the best from Mercedes

With the post-race disqualification making the headlines, the raw performance of Verstappen and his team-mates has been quickly overlooked. The numbers show impressive pace for the #3 Mercedes, with the Dutchman the standout driver

Motorsport

Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring disqualification: What really went wrong

The use of an additional set of soft tyres during qualifying came to be Winward's undoing in last weekend's NLS round

Motorsport

Five things to look out for at F1's Japanese GP

Suzuka will host round three of the 2026 F1 season this weekend

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The Independent UK

From Tokyo to Coventry: Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu on his journey to F1’s ‘piranha club’

EXCLUSIVE: The Japanese engineer by trade is leading a team currently positioned above Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. He speaks to Kieran Jackson, ahead of his home race in Suzuka, about his road to the top-table, ignoring Drive to Survive and why Ollie Bearman ‘has no ceiling at all’

Motorsport

Max Verstappen tests Nissan’s Super GT car ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Just days after racing a Mercedes GT3 car at Nordschleife, Verstappen went behind the wheel of a Nissan GT500 challenger at Fuji

The Independent UK

Adrian Newey ‘not doing well’ amid Aston Martin turmoil, says close F1 confidante

Aston team principal Newey has been under intense scrutiny after the team’s disastrous start to the new season

Autosport

Why Verstappen's Nordschleife approach is a win-win for motorsport

Verstappen drew great interest to the second NLS round of 2026 with his appearance last weekend, which can only be a positive

Motorsport

Passing Max Verstappen: Why the F1 champ impressed Christopher Haase

Christopher Haase went through the battle of his lifetime at NLS2 as the Audi veteran went wheel-to-wheel with the four-time Formula 1 world champion

Motorsport

Max Verstappen Mercedes talks "going to happen", according to Jolyon Palmer

Jolyon Palmer believes talks between Max Verstappen and Mercedes are inevitable if Red Bull’s struggles continue and Mercedes remains Formula 1’s benchmark team

Autosport

How Verstappen managed to build huge winning margin before his NLS2 disqualification

Before the #3 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3

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