For a circuit as famously difficult to master as Suzuka, seeing three Formula 1 rookies secure points during the Japanese Grand Prix is a testament to the ability of the new breed of driver coming through the ranks.While reigning world champion Max Verstappen sealed a fine victory ahead of theContinue Reading
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes the current Formula 1 season is in danger of becoming a “qualifying world championship”, with overtaking at a premium in the past two rounds.While the 2025 campaign began with a frantic Australian Grand Prix, the changeable weather played a key part in ensuring plentyContinue Reading
Carlos Sainz has been fined €20,000, with €10,000 of that suspended, by the FIA stewards for being late for the nation anthem ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.The Williams Formula 1 driver was late to the Japanese national anthem on the grid due to a stomach upset and was visiting aContinue Reading
Yuki Tsunoda conceded he had “mixed feelings” after his race debut for Red Bull as he struggled to make progress up the field in the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix.After a dropping out in Q2 of qualifying and starting his Red Bull debut in 14th, up one spot after CarlosContinue Reading
Lando Norris says McLaren should have pitted him before Max Verstappen to try to defeat the Red Bull Formula 1 driver, but thinks the Suzuka race was lost in qualifying.Verstappen safeguarded his lead from pole on the first lap, and the four-time world champion then never looked under serious threatContinue Reading
McLaren says it had to choose between potentially sacrificing Oscar Piastri or losing time to Max Verstappen on new hard tyres when it came to Lando Norris’ Japanese Grand Prix strategy, which explains the decision to pit the Briton on the same lap as the Red Bull driver.Team principal AndreaContinue Reading
Lando Norris has downplayed the clash he had with Max Verstappen on the pit exit during the Japanese Grand Prix, describing it as “simply racing”.Verstappen took the win at Suzuka in the last outing for the Red Bull-Honda partnership at the Japanese manufacturer’s home track, scoring his first victory ofContinue Reading
Max Verstappen held off the two McLarens throughout the Japanese Grand Prix to clinch his first Formula 1 victory of 2025 in a flawless performance, crossing the line with a 1.4s advantage.The Red Bull driver capitalised on his impressive qualifying run to put together a controlled drive at the frontContinue Reading
When Denny Hamlin crossed the start-finish line at Martinsville for his 55th career win, it also placed him in a tie for 11th on the all-time wins list. He and the rest of the Cup Series field now head to Darlington where Hamlin has more wins than any other activeContinue Reading
Denny Hamlin, fresh off his Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway, talks about his confidence and what is needed ahead of Darlington Raceway. SourceContinue Reading