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The 2026 F1 Japanese GP was a home race for Aston Martin and their drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Their Honda engine has been making headlines since the beginning of the season – but not good ones. But for their home race, the engine supplier promised more reliability. And they kept their promise: Fernando…
It’s no secret that the Cadillac F1 Team has experienced numerous trials and tribulations over the past three Grands Prix, but this past result proved to be their most promising performance yet. Sergio Pérez finished in P17 at the 2026 Japanese GP while his teammate, Valtteri Bottas, finished in P19, both positions which aren’t necessarily…
Carlos Sainz drove well as Williams’ sluggish start to the 2026 F1 season continued, as he started 16th and finished 15th at the Japanese GP. It was, for them, an uneventful race, but not one that translated into positions gained apart from pit stop sequences. Sainz’s high point was P12 before the safety car for…
Looking back at the 2026 Japanese GP, Racing Bulls F1 driver Arvid Lindblad reminisces on how his steady weekend took an unforeseen turn, all thanks to the safety car. The event began positively for the rookie; he was P10 on Saturday, outpacing teammate Liam Lawson who did have some bad luck in Q2, but more…
Max Verstappen will make the most of an unexpected gap in the Formula 1 calendar by competing in the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Qualifiers, further strengthening his preparations for his debut in the iconic endurance race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion continues to broaden his GT racing experience as he balances commitments across disciplines. The…
The Audi F1 Team missed out on points once again at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP; Gabriel Bortoleto finished P13, with his teammate Nico Hülkenberg in P11. Bad race start at the 2026 Japanese GP cost Audi points Both Audi drivers had poor race starts, causing them both to lose grid positions. The Brazilian fell…
The 2026 F1 Japanese GP gave Aston Martin and Honda their first completed race distance of the season. While it is not something to call out celebrations, it is still a small and necessary step forward. Both Honda and Aston Martin have acknowledged the progress made and shared their ambitions for the season. Honda could…
In the light of the recent sabotage claims that have gained traction on online platforms, the Alpine F1 team has come forward and clarified that both Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have access to the same machinery and upgrades as they continue to fight for fourth place in the 2026 constructors’ championship. Since the beginning…
Lance Stroll will step away from his usual F1 duties to make a surprise appearance to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup round at Paul Ricard during the April break The Canadian driver, who competes for Aston Martin in F1, will use the downtime between races to gain additional track time in…
In his post-2026 F1 Japanese GP print media session, Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack relayed how the team takes small steps towards improvement. Aston Martin had the toughest start to the 2026 F1 season among all teams. The Silverstone-based outfit barely participated in the Barcelona Shakedown and subsequent F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain….
