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Lewis Hamilton addressed doubts about his abilities ahead of the F1 Japanese GP, insisting his commitment to Ferrari is stronger than ever as he looks to build on a promising start to the 2026 season.
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Hamilton dismisses doubts and backs himself to deliver in 2026 F1 season with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton spoke ahead of the Japanese GP about his 2026 F1 season with Ferrari, backing himself to deliver despite the doubts that followed a difficult debut season with the team. The seven-time World Champion currently sits P4 in the Drivers’ Standings with 41 points, following a P6 finish in Japan. His 2026 campaign has…

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Emerson Fittipaldi Jr. has set his sights on winning races in his 2026 F2 season with AIX Racing, crediting extensive simulator work and support from his team as key foundations for the campaign ahead.
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“I’m here to give my best”: Fittipaldi targets strong results in 2026 F2 season

Emerson Fittipaldi Jr. enters the 2026 Formula 2 season with AIX Racing after spending the previous year building a strong working relationship with the team in preparation for the challenge ahead. The 19-year-old Brazilian progressed through the single-seater ranks, most recently competing in Eurocup-3, and secured his place with AIX Racing for the 2026 campaign…

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Laurent Mekies acknowledged Red Bull's struggles at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, describing the team as a "distant force" one second off the leaders.
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Mekies: Red Bull a “distant force” as he details their struggles following 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Laurent Mekies addressed Red Bull’s ongoing performance struggles following the 2026 F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka. The Red Bull Racing Team Principal spoke candidly about the team’s position behind Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli claimed victory for Mercedes at Suzuka. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar could only manage P8 and P12 respectively for…

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Lewis Hamilton finished P6 for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after a race-long power deficit left him defending and unable to match teammate Charles Leclerc or rivals.
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Hamilton questions a lack of engine power after P6 at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after struggling, in his words, a power deficit throughout the race at Suzuka. The Ferrari driver found himself defending for most of the 53 laps rather than attacking for positions. Hamilton expressed confusion about the performance gap to both rivals and teammate Charles Leclerc, who…

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Lisa Billard made an impressive start to her 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese GP, becoming one of only two rookies to score points in both races before setting her sights on a potential podium in Montreal.
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Billard reflects on “very good start” to 2026 F1 Academy season after double-points finish in Shanghai

Lisa Billard made a statement at the F1 Academy Chinese GP, scoring points in both races at the 2026 season opener. The 16-year-old Frenchwoman entered the championship on the back of a strong showing as the Wild Card entry at last year’s Singapore round, where she qualified an impressive fifth. Her performances at both the…

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Charles Leclerc qualified P4 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after a snap of oversteer ruined his final Q3 lap, with Ferrari struggling to optimize their systems as Mercedes locked out the front row.
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Leclerc discusses big snap and frustration with qualifying after placing P4 for 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Charles Leclerc qualified P4 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after a snap of oversteer on his final Q3 lap prevented a stronger grid position at Suzuka. The Ferrari driver finished with a 1:29.405, placing him behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri. Leclerc’s Japanese GP qualifying performance highlighted ongoing struggles with system…

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