Mercedes show promise at the 2026 Japanese GP as Russell and Antonelli note progress, with balance and energy issues still to resolve
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Progress and problems define Mercedes’ Friday at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Mercedes showed steady promise across Friday’s running at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, with George Russell leading the team’s charge and Kimi Antonelli continuing his upward trajectory. Russell ran with confidence from the outset, delivering consistent pace and positioning himself among the front-runners in both sessions. Antonelli built into the day, steadily improving his lap…

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Scott McLaughlin leads the way in 2026 IndyCar Practice 1 at Barber, setting the best combined laptime from Kirkwood.
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IndyCar | Practice 1 | Barber | McLaughlin pips Kirkwood to P1

It’s time to go on track for the first time this weekend as IndyCar 2026 gets ready for the Barber racing weekend with Practice 1! Latest race winner Kyle Kirkwood leads the championship winner following a commanding performance in Arlington, with Palou and Newgarden close behind. IndyCar drivers go green in Barber for Practice 1!…

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Verstappen and Hadjar on Red Bull's performance during FP1 and FP2 at 2026 F1 Japanese GP
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Red Bull aim to resolve some issues after challenging Friday practice at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar discuss how Red Bull will need to work on the car to get back in the fight with the frontrunners after struggling during FP1 and FP2 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.  While Verstappen managed to get in the top 10 in both practice sessions on Friday, Hadjar finished further…

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McLaren 2026 F1 Japanese GP
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McLaren: Piastri encouraged as Norris faces setbacks in Friday practice at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

McLaren showed mixed pace during Friday’s practice at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, with Oscar Piastri topping FP2 while Lando Norris’s running was compromised by technical issues. Trouble began for Norris in FP1, as the Brit completed one lap with aero rakes fitted before the team removed them, costing him time; he had changes to…

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Ferrari will focus on improvements to close the gap to the front after Friday practice for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.
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Room for improvement for Ferrari after Friday practice at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will be looking into improvements to close the gap to the front after Friday practice for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. Finishing both FP1 and FP2 in P5 (Leclerc) and P6 (Hamilton) behind McLaren and Mercedes, both Ferrari drivers will be looking to improve their pace for the…

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Ryan Wood and Steve Brooks top both opening practice sessions at Phillip Island in the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia.
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2026 | GTWC Australia | Phillip Island | Practice 1 & 2 | Woods and Brook dominate opening sessions

Ryan Wood and Steve Brooks have made a commanding start to the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Australia powered by AWS season at Phillip Island, topping the timesheets in both Practice 1 and Practice 2 of the season opener. The Wolfbrook Motorsport Audi R8 LMS EVO II duo set the fastest laps in each session,…

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Thomas Bearman shares his vision for F4, endurance racing, and a future motorsport career, blending ambition, versatility, and growth.
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Racing up the ladder: “I don’t think it’s ever stopped being fun” — Thomas Bearman reflects on karting beginnings and first steps into competitive motorsport

Like many young drivers, Thomas Bearman began his motorsport journey in karting at a young age. Those early years laid the foundation for his development, introducing him to the demands and rhythm of competitive racing while still keeping the experience rooted in enjoyment. As his career has progressed, the environment around him has become more…

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