Oscar Piastri set the pace in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as McLaren hit back at Mercedes at Suzuka, showing some rare 2026 Formula 1 form.
Category: Formula 1
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F1 drivers eviscerate new cars at Australian GP – what’s going wrong, and is there a quick fix?
F1’s new cars failed to deliver on a painful debut as Lando Norris and Co. raged at the driving experience – ESPN’s Nate Saunders makes sense of the situation.
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Sources: Newey to step down as Aston team leader
Adrian Newey is set to step back from his team leadership role at Aston Martin to focus solely on technical matters, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
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Ocon wants ‘big consequences’ after death threats
Haas driver Esteban Ocon wants to see “big consequences” for the fans who sent him death threats following his collision with Franco Colapinto at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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Japanese GP: Russell fastest in first practice
George Russell led a Mercedes one-two in first practice, as the two McLaren cars finished under two tenths behind Russell.
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FIA makes qualifying change amid driver concerns
Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has made a tweak to the rules around this weekend’s qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix amid concerns drivers would have to focus on energy harvesting.
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Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full F1 schedule, predictions
A gripping Formula 1 season continues with the Japanese Grand Prix, as Mercedes and Ferrari renew their battle in the third round of 2026.
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Hamilton disagrees with Max: F1 now at its ‘best’
Lewis Hamilton has said Formula 1’s new cars have delivered “how racing should be” and suggested Max Verstappen’s criticism is down to Red Bull not being competitive anymore.
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Explained: F1’s driver contracts, and potential moves in 2026
Driver contracts are a never-ending talking point across any given Formula 1 year — this is how the grid stacks up for the forseeable future.
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Verstappen ejects F1 journalist from media session
Max Verstappen demanded a British journalist leave his news conference ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix due to a question they asked at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.