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Italian driver Kimi Antonelli became the 116th driver to win a F1 race last time out in China, and the 19-year-old is hoping to carry that momentum into the 2026 Japanese GP. Enjoying the glory Speaking in a print media session at Suzuka on Thursday afternoon, the Mercedes driver discussed how he celebrated victory with…
Brando Badoer enjoyed a pleasant start to his F3 season with Rodin Motorsport at the Melbourne Round. Free Practice saw him finish in second place before qualifying ninth on the grid, placing him in a strong position for the Sprint Race once the reverse grid was in effect. The Italian’s strong weekend continued with achieving…
Franco Colapinto feels proud of Alpine’s performance so far in 2026, but he is still wary of how the car will adapt to new tracks as they arrive at the F1 Japanese GP. A few weeks ago, Colapinto scored his first points for Alpine during the F1 2026 Chinese GP. The Argentine driver and his…
Ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP, Charles Leclerc took part in the FIA press conference. A frequent topic of discussion at the conference was the yo-yo racing battles in the two previous races. The new regulations have resulted in an increase in overtaking manoeuvres in F1. However, one cannot compare these overtakes entirely to those…
Heading into the 2026 Japanese GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has opened up about the FIA’s last-minute modification of the energy recovery limit for qualifying, how a flying lap around Suzuka would feel different in comparison to last year, and the potential of Red Bull’s latest F1 challenger. After facing considerable difficulties with the balance…
As the 2026 season arrives at Suzuka, Mercedes are heading into the F1 Japanese GP weekend with a blend of confidence and caution. Strong results in the opening rounds of this season have lifted the team back into the spotlight. However, Toto Wolff warns that margins remain razor-thin in this season of new machinery and…
Nearly a month into the 2026 Formula 1 season, things have been anything but predictable. One of the many signs of unpredictability came earlier last week, ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP — Audi F1 Team principal Jonathan Wheatley was confirmed to be departing the team, effective immediately, amidst the team’s formative phase. Multiple rumours…
ABT Sportsline has confirmed Luca Engstler and Marco Mapelli as its driver line-up for the 2026 DTM season, with the pair set to represent the team in the upcoming campaign. The announcement completes ABT’s driver pairing for the new season, bringing together two drivers with strong experience in GT3 machinery and international GT competition. As…
Although the season has just begun, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has found itself in the spotlight this season after the F1 Chinese GP. First, questions regarding their engine arrived, and after the F1 Chinese GP, questions regarding the behaviour of their front-wing aerodynamics have arrived. F1 Chinese GP footage led to Mercedes front wing…
Rodin Motorsport leave the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP leading the Teams’ Standings after scoring 44 points across the weekend with strong performances. Notably, Emma Felbermayr proved to be the team’s standout driver. The 19 year-old turned her P3 qualifying result into an impressive Race 1 P3 podium and a Race 2 victory. In the…
