Why Honda removed the ‘ball’ that resolved its vibrations issues in Suzuka
A fix showed promise… but was pulled.
Japanese Grand Prix
Aston Martin continue AMR26 upgrade plan despite F1 2026 struggles
Aston Martin has brought upgrades to the AMR26 despite its early-season struggles alongside Honda.
Fans overwhelmingly back some form of change, but the debate over safety and racing purity rumbles on.
Examine the latest car innovations at the Japanese Grand Prix, from Red Bull’s new floor fences to Ferrari’s diffuser updates and Mercedes’ rear suspension tweaks.
George Russell lost the lead of the F1 2026 standings in Japan.
"Mate, what the f**k is he doing?"
Bearman Suzuka crash raises mental ‘overload’ facing Formula 1 drivers
A terrifying 50G crash and driver warnings put Formula 1’s mental strain under scrutiny.
Kimi Antonelli admits ‘really stupid’ Suzuka start error before fighting back to win
‘Really stupid’ — Antonelli didn’t hold back after his messy start still ended in victory.
New George Russell evidence as Mercedes finds ‘bug’ in W17
"Everything that could go wrong did wrong."
Isack Hadjar warns no fix in sight for ‘terrible’ Red Bull RB22
Red Bull find themselves down in sixth after an underwhelming start to the season.
Missed Max Verstappen trick discovered in Japanese GP team radio
Max Verstappen finished a disappointing eighth at Suzuka.
Kimi Antonelli leads winners and losers as Japanese Grand Prix shifts momentum
Kimi Antonelli’s surge headlines a defining Suzuka weekend, but some big names have fallen the other way...
George Russell details how Safety Car and battery issues derailed Suzuka win chance
A missed Safety Car, battery trouble and lost positions — Russell’s race unravelled fast.
Franco Colapinto camp issues new plea after Oliver Bearman crash
Franco Colapinto has been criticised online after Oliver Bearman's terrifying Japanese GP crash.
Have your say: Does Bearman’s Suzuka crash prompt change to the 2026 regulations?
Oliver Bearman suffered a 50G impact at Suzuka, so should that prompt changes to the new rules? Have your say.
Verstappen blunt reply to ‘GP’ after Gasly battle exposes Red Bull weakness
Max Verstappen had a lengthy duel with Pierre Gasly, but found himself unable to get by.
Fernando Alonso issues Aston Martin reality check despite Honda milestone finish
‘The pace was not there’ — Alonso reacts after a milestone that still raises big questions.
F1 ‘mushroom boost’ fears realised as Oliver Bearman suffers 50G Suzuka crash
F1’s new ‘mushroom boost’ era delivered its first major scare with Bearman’s heavy Suzuka crash.
Lando Norris questions driver influence as F1 2026 regulation talks loom
‘It doesn’t matter what we say’ – Norris casts doubt on drivers’ role before key F1 talks.
F1 data exposes why Max Verstappen’s Japanese GP charge stalled
Telemetry data uncovers why Max Verstappen couldn’t break past Pierre Gasly in Japan.
Damon Hill issues ‘brake testing’ warning after terrifying Oliver Bearman Suzuka crash
Damon Hill agrees with Carlos Sainz that F1’s speed differences could make dramatic crashes inevitable.
Japanese GP conclusions: Dodgeball on wheels, Verstappen’s rampage, Russell’s Norris test
Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri second and Charles Leclerc third.
F1 told to listen as Oliver Bearman suffers scary 50G crash – roundup
The Japanese Grand Prix sparked fresh debate over the F1 2026 regulations.
Oscar Piastri admits ‘big surprise’ after holding off George Russell at Suzuka
Not Ferrari — this was the battle Piastri didn’t expect at Suzuka.
Leclerc labels Russell ‘quite cheeky’ after Suzuka radio mind games
Leclerc reveals how Russell’s clever radio tactics nearly caught Ferrari out in Suzuka duel.