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The best circuit in the world? It’s a contender. Certainly in terms of the tracks on the modern Formula 1 calendar, Suzuka is almost universally the one the drivers love…
Suzuka is an F1 driver’s dream, with high-speed twists, technical corners and an exhilarating 200mph sweep. Here’s why the Japanese Grand Prix is so popular — in the drivers’ own words
30 years ago today, Ayrton Senna tested the MP4/8B – a McLaren F1 car with a monstrous Lamborghini engine in the back – and fell in love. Its project leaders remember the tale
Red Bull looks likely to clinch the 2023 F1 constructors’ championship at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, but the team’s struggles in Singapore have raised doubts. is another upset on the cards? And which drivers have all to play for with spaces still remaining on the 2024 grid? Here’s what to watch for
Red Bull’s hopes of winning every F1 race this year ended at the Singapore Grand Prix. But, says Chris Medland, a weekend where trouble followed trouble highlighted the high level that the team has been working at this year
F1 Retro
Red Bull suffered a stunning lack of pace in Singapore – as Mark Hughes writes, Mercedes was afflicted by a similarly mysterious lack of form in 2015
Felipe Massa did everything he could at the 2008 Brazilian GP to win that year’s F1 championship, writes Matt Bishop. Now he’s fighting for the same title again, with potential court action on the horizon, and chaos if he wins
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka, including qualifying and the grand prix
Currently the fastest Ferrari driver, with a pair of poles and a victory in the last two GPs, Carlos Sainz is riding a wave of confidence, says Mark Hughes. In contrast, Lewis Hamilton is still trying to get to grips with this year’s Mercedes
The best circuit in the world? It’s a contender. Certainly in terms of the tracks on the modern Formula 1 calendar, Suzuka is almost universally the one the drivers love…
Suzuka is an F1 driver’s dream, with high-speed twists, technical corners and an exhilarating 200mph sweep. Here’s why the Japanese Grand Prix is so popular — in the drivers’ own words
30 years ago today, Ayrton Senna tested the MP4/8B – a McLaren F1 car with a monstrous Lamborghini engine in the back – and fell in love. Its project leaders remember the tale
Red Bull looks likely to clinch the 2023 F1 constructors’ championship at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, but the team’s struggles in Singapore have raised doubts. is another upset on the cards? And which drivers have all to play for with spaces still remaining on the 2024 grid? Here’s what to watch for
Red Bull’s hopes of winning every F1 race this year ended at the Singapore Grand Prix. But, says Chris Medland, a weekend where trouble followed trouble highlighted the high level that the team has been working at this year
F1 Retro
Red Bull suffered a stunning lack of pace in Singapore – as Mark Hughes writes, Mercedes was afflicted by a similarly mysterious lack of form in 2015
Felipe Massa did everything he could at the 2008 Brazilian GP to win that year’s F1 championship, writes Matt Bishop. Now he’s fighting for the same title again, with potential court action on the horizon, and chaos if he wins
Watch F1 via live stream or on TV: dates and start time for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka, including qualifying and the grand prix
Red Bull has reshuffled its drivers and changed development direction but its car is still too slow and months behind the progress of F1 rivals, writes Mark Hughes. Max Verstappen’s uncertain future makes the way forward even murkier
Like Michael Schumacher before him, Max Verstappen has led his team to develop a car that other drivers can’t handle. It might seem premature for Red Bull to drop Liam Lawson, writes Mark Hughes, but returning to a ‘normal’ car could revitalise the 23-year-old
An error and poor timing hampered McLaren’s front-row bid in sprint qualifying at the Chinese GP. But the earlier practice session revealed its pace advantage, says Mark Hughes, who has an idea of where the car’s superiority comes from
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Media day in Suzuka was always going to be dominated by one thing, with Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda both sharing the timeline of events that led to their very public seat swapping ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
You could argue Sergio Perez has done his reputation a lot of good by not being on the Formula 1 grid this year. The Mexican was often criticised during his…
Big questions hang over F1 Fantasy choices for the 2025 Japanese GP. Here are our predictions; tips on drivers to avoid; which chips to play and further analysis
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