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Japanese GP

2026 Formula 1 Japanese GP

Japan
Mar 26, 2026 to Mar 29, 2026
Suzuka, JP

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McLaren chief defends Japanese GP strategy: "Not possible to overtake"

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McLaren chief defends Japanese GP strategy: "Not possible to overtake"

Red Bull focusing on Verstappen’s title push as constructors' "will be harder"

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Red Bull focusing on Verstappen’s title push as constructors' "will be harder"

Max Verstappen declares Japanese GP "a perfect send-off" to Red Bull's Honda partnership

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Max Verstappen declares Japanese GP "a perfect send-off" to Red Bull's Honda partnership

Lando Norris on Max Verstappen pitlane clash: "Last guy I expect to give me any space"

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Lando Norris on Max Verstappen pitlane clash: "Last guy I expect to give me any space"

Japanese GP: five quick takeaways

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Japanese GP: five quick takeaways

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen resists the McLarens to claim first 2025 win

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen resists the McLarens to claim first 2025 win

F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates - race day

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F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates - race day

Japanese Grand Prix: When and how to watch the race live

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Japanese Grand Prix: When and how to watch the race live

Damon Hill’s surprise reaction to Max Verstappen’s pole lap

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Damon Hill’s surprise reaction to Max Verstappen’s pole lap

Fernando Alonso on Max Verstappen’s "magical" Suzuka pole lap: "Only he can do it"

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Fernando Alonso on Max Verstappen’s "magical" Suzuka pole lap: "Only he can do it"

Norris insists he wants to win F1 title "by being a nice guy"

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Norris insists he wants to win F1 title "by being a nice guy"

Analysis: Where Verstappen made the difference against McLaren in Japan qualifying

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Analysis: Where Verstappen made the difference against McLaren in Japan qualifying

Why Hamilton and Leclerc are already counting down to Ferrari F1 upgrades

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Why Hamilton and Leclerc are already counting down to Ferrari F1 upgrades

Bearman and Komatsu surprised by Haas qualifying pace at F1 Japanese GP

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Bearman and Komatsu surprised by Haas qualifying pace at F1 Japanese GP

How Red Bull's controversial Tsunoda-Lawson F1 swap may be working already

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How Red Bull's controversial Tsunoda-Lawson F1 swap may be working already

Hadjar explains "nightmare" seatbelt pain in Japanese GP qualifying

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Hadjar explains "nightmare" seatbelt pain in Japanese GP qualifying

Forecast rain easing FIA concerns over grass fires at F1 Japanese Grand Prix

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Forecast rain easing FIA concerns over grass fires at F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Kimi Antontelli on big step forward after "zero confidence" in practice

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Kimi Antontelli on big step forward after "zero confidence" in practice

Red Bull “turned the car upside down” to help Verstappen deliver "best lap"

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Red Bull “turned the car upside down” to help Verstappen deliver "best lap"

Sainz hit with Japanese GP grid drop for impeding Hamilton in qualifying

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Sainz hit with Japanese GP grid drop for impeding Hamilton in qualifying

Car back to Norris' liking as "small margin" costs him Japanese GP pole

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Car back to Norris' liking as "small margin" costs him Japanese GP pole

Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari changes after China disqualification

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Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari changes after China disqualification

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Japanese GP

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F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Japanese GP

Verstappen: Red Bull hasn't solved F1 car woes despite "special" Japan pole

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Verstappen: Red Bull hasn't solved F1 car woes despite "special" Japan pole

Lando Norris ready to fight Max Verstappen: “I’ve been there before”

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Lando Norris ready to fight Max Verstappen: “I’ve been there before”

Yuki Tsunoda: "It's a shame" after Q2 as warm-up catches him out

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Yuki Tsunoda: "It's a shame" after Q2 as warm-up catches him out

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen grabs surprise pole to defeat the McLarens

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen grabs surprise pole to defeat the McLarens

Jack Doohan remains tight-lipped as DRS strategy questions continue

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Jack Doohan remains tight-lipped as DRS strategy questions continue

Suzuka fires continue to cause havoc as Japanese qualifying disrupted

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Suzuka fires continue to cause havoc as Japanese qualifying disrupted

F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates – Qualifying

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F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates – Qualifying

James Vowles sets expectations for Carlos Sainz’s performance timeline

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James Vowles sets expectations for Carlos Sainz’s performance timeline

Williams chief Vowles demands FIA intervention before Japanese GP qualifying

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Williams chief Vowles demands FIA intervention before Japanese GP qualifying

F1 Japanese GP: Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as grass fires interrupt practice

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F1 Japanese GP: Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as grass fires interrupt practice

Japanese GP: FP3 red-flagged as track fires continue to plague weekend

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Japanese GP: FP3 red-flagged as track fires continue to plague weekend

F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates - FP3

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F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates - FP3

Lewis Hamilton teases Liberty Walk collaboration as widebody Ferrari F40 photographed

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Lewis Hamilton teases Liberty Walk collaboration as widebody Ferrari F40 photographed

Japanese Grand Prix: When and how to watch qualifying at Suzuka live

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Japanese Grand Prix: When and how to watch qualifying at Suzuka live

Christian Horner sets record straight on Helmut Marko’s Adrian Newey comments

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Christian Horner sets record straight on Helmut Marko’s Adrian Newey comments

Analysis: Why both Racing Bulls were ahead of Max Verstappen on Friday in Japan

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Analysis: Why both Racing Bulls were ahead of Max Verstappen on Friday in Japan

Max Verstappen concerned: "Not really clicking at the moment" at Japan GP

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Max Verstappen concerned: "Not really clicking at the moment" at Japan GP

Alonso shocked by "weird" spin in FP2 for the Japanese GP

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Alonso shocked by "weird" spin in FP2 for the Japanese GP

DRS "misjudgement" from Doohan caused F1 Japanese GP practice crash

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DRS "misjudgement" from Doohan caused F1 Japanese GP practice crash

FIA taking action after smoking grass halts FP2 at F1's Japanese GP

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FIA taking action after smoking grass halts FP2 at F1's Japanese GP

Lawson feeling at ease with VCARB 02 after Red Bull F1 demotion

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Lawson feeling at ease with VCARB 02 after Red Bull F1 demotion

Assessing Tsunoda's first day in the Red Bull cockpit at F1's Japanese GP

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Assessing Tsunoda's first day in the Red Bull cockpit at F1's Japanese GP

McLaren tips Mercedes as its biggest rival for F1 Japanese Grand Prix

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McLaren tips Mercedes as its biggest rival for F1 Japanese Grand Prix

Yuki Tsunoda reports on first outing in Red Bull RB21 at Suzuka

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Yuki Tsunoda reports on first outing in Red Bull RB21 at Suzuka

F1 engine manufacturers set for Bahrain meeting with the FIA over V10 return

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F1 engine manufacturers set for Bahrain meeting with the FIA over V10 return

Japanese F1 GP: Piastri fastest as Doohan suffers huge FP2 crash

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Japanese F1 GP: Piastri fastest as Doohan suffers huge FP2 crash

Hamilton drops new fashion collection at Japanese Grand Prix

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Hamilton drops new fashion collection at Japanese Grand Prix

Former Racing Bulls boss shares scathing Lawson-Tsunoda comments as Red Bull comes under fire

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Former Racing Bulls boss shares scathing Lawson-Tsunoda comments as Red Bull comes under fire

Jack Doohan crashes hard at Suzuka as FP2 session is red-flagged

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Jack Doohan crashes hard at Suzuka as FP2 session is red-flagged

F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates – FP2

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F1 Japanese GP live commentary and updates – FP2

Racing Bulls ready to “extract talent” from returning Lawson

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Racing Bulls ready to “extract talent” from returning Lawson

Red Bull to sacrifice performance on Yuki Tsunoda's car to avoid Liam Lawson repeat

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Red Bull to sacrifice performance on Yuki Tsunoda's car to avoid Liam Lawson repeat

Sauber wants to show Audi "a positive trend" with F1 2025 developments

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Sauber wants to show Audi "a positive trend" with F1 2025 developments

FIA introduces new circuit map to reduce safety car interventions

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FIA introduces new circuit map to reduce safety car interventions

Lando Norris stuns Japanese GP paddock with "probably very illegal" custom Nissan Skyline R32

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Lando Norris stuns Japanese GP paddock with "probably very illegal" custom Nissan Skyline R32

F1 drivers unveil new helmet designs in Japanese GP celebration

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F1 drivers unveil new helmet designs in Japanese GP celebration

F1 Japanese GP: Norris fastest in FP1, Tsunoda sixth for Red Bull

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F1 Japanese GP: Norris fastest in FP1, Tsunoda sixth for Red Bull