Mercedes achieved a monumental feat in Japan, becoming the first team in the sport’s history to capture six back-to-back drivers’ and constructors’ F1 World Championships. What makes this particularly impressive is that it has been able to achieve this through a sequence of regulation changes, which shows it could adapt and develop to a range of circumstances.
Alfa Romeo’s Formula 1 drivers were left baffled by being “nowhere” in the Japanese Grand Prix, a race Kimi Raikkonen labelled “far from normal”.
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says a "very unfortunate" system error was to blame for the chequered flag light panel being displayed too early at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz called his latest fifth-place finish “a bit more special than others” after being so quick he forced Ferrari and Charles Leclerc to "give up" in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Prime Mercedes' era of dominance is casting a shadow on the success Ferrari enjoyed during its Michael Schumacher days, but the Silver Arrows squad has one key skill that its Formula 1 rival must learn to dethrone it.
Tech verdict: How Mercedes struck back at Suzuka
Mercedes achieved a monumental feat in Japan, becoming the first team in the sport’s history to capture six back-to-back drivers’ and constructors’ F1 World Championships. What makes this particularly impressive is that it has been able to achieve this through a sequence of regulation changes, which shows it could adapt and develop to a range of circumstances.
Alfa was "nowhere" in "far from normal" Japanese GP
Alfa Romeo’s Formula 1 drivers were left baffled by being “nowhere” in the Japanese Grand Prix, a race Kimi Raikkonen labelled “far from normal”.
Early end to Japanese GP "very unfortunate", Masi admits
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says a "very unfortunate" system error was to blame for the chequered flag light panel being displayed too early at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sainz proud McLaren's speed made Leclerc "give up" at Suzuka
Carlos Sainz called his latest fifth-place finish “a bit more special than others” after being so quick he forced Ferrari and Charles Leclerc to "give up" in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Prime What Ferrari has to do to match Mercedes' dominance
Mercedes' era of dominance is casting a shadow on the success Ferrari enjoyed during its Michael Schumacher days, but the Silver Arrows squad has one key skill that its Formula 1 rival must learn to dethrone it.
F1 set to vote on qualifying race trials for 2020
Formula 1 teams are set to vote in Paris on Wednesday on plans to run three experimental Saturday qualifying races in 2020, and those currently opposed to the idea would have to change their minds for the measure to pass.
Horner respects Norris for response to Albon move
Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner respects McLaren driver Lando Norris for being pleased Alex Albon escaped punishment for ‘forcing him off’ in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Brawn: Revised F1 weekend won't include Sunday qualifying
Formula 1 boss Ross Brawn says that the well-received Sunday morning qualifying session at Suzuka won’t impact existing plans to adjust the grand prix weekend schedule in the future.
Japanese GP: Best of team radio
Selected radio messages from the Japanese Grand Prix, including the full exchange between Charles Leclerc and Ferrari in the opening laps.
F1 gears up for decisive Paris meeting on 2021 rules
Several aspects of the 2021 Formula 1 regulations remain to be decided ahead of the October 31 deadline, with a key Wednesday meeting in Paris offering stakeholders the last chance to debate the subject face-to-face.
Vettel: No changes made for Japan breakthrough
Sebastian Vettel says there are no changes to explain his "step in performance" at the Japanese Grand Prix, where he ended Ferrari Formula 1 teammate Charles Leclerc's qualifying superiority.
Hamilton: 2019 title doesn't feel as "happy"
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Mercedes' title success this year does not feel as "happy" as its previous ones, following the loss of former team chief Niki Lauda.
Norris: "Fair play" to Albon for late lunge
Lando Norris was pleased Formula 1 rival Alex Albon was not penalised in the Japanese Grand Prix for the lunge that caused contact and “kind of forced me off”.
Japanese Grand Prix driver ratings
Some of Formula 1 2019's biggest stars disappointed at Suzuka, but a reliably excellent midfield performer earned another perfect rating.
FIA: F1 needs tolerance approach to start system
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says that allowing secret tolerances in jump-start rules remains the right thing to do, despite the controversy over Sebastian Vettel's getaway at the Japanese Grand Prix.
How Ferrari threw away another golden victory chance
Ferrari turned around Mercedes' early advantage at Suzuka and should have been able to use its front row sweep to control the Japanese Grand Prix even with a race pace disadvantage - but it let things slip away, again
Magnussen: Suzuka weekend derailed by "embarrassing" crash
Haas Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen said he "showed everyone what not to do" with his "quite embarrassing" qualifying crash, which preceded a Japanese Grand Prix that "went south".
Leclerc: I'm to blame for Verstappen crash
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc says he is completely to blame for his clash with Max Verstappen that earned him a penalty and wrecked his Japanese Grand Prix.
Japanese GP: Best images from Sunday’s race
Check out the best images as the Formula 1 circus descended on Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix, a race that will be remembered for a wild first lap.
Verstappen lost 25% downforce in Leclerc clash
Max Verstappen retired from the Japanese Grand Prix because his first-lap clash with Charles Leclerc cost him almost 25% downforce on his Red Bull Formula 1 car.
| 1 |  Lewis Hamilton | 338 pts |
| 2 |  Valtteri Bottas | 274 pts |
| 3 |  Charles Leclerc | 221 pts |
| 1 |  | Mercedes | 612 pts |
| 2 | Ferrari | 433 pts | |
| 3 |  | Red Bull Racing | 323 pts |