Pit Debrief

Mercedes show promise at the 2026 Japanese GP as Russell and Antonelli note progress, with balance and energy issues still to resolve

Progress and problems define Mercedes’ Friday at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

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…

Verstappen and Hadjar on Red Bull's performance during FP1 and FP2 at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Red Bull aim to resolve some issues after challenging Friday practice at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Perin1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

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…

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

Antonina Jaromin1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

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…

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

Room for improvement for Ferrari after Friday practice at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Rebecca Malitz1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

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…

F1 | 2026 Japanese GP | FP2 | Piastri sets the pace as reliability woes continue to trouble teams

Antonina Jaromin1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP continued with FP2 as drivers prepared to head out on track at the Suzuka Circuit, full report below. Earlier, the day kicked off with a Mercedes-led FP1, which saw George Russell go fastest with a 1:31.666. Throughout the session, multiple drivers ran wide at Spoon, but Alex Albon luckily escaped…

Racing Bulls during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

2026 F1 Japanese GP | FP2 results

Yi Xing Lim1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri led the way during FP2 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, capping off a productive day for the team, view the results here. As the 2026 F1 Japanese GP got underway, both Mercedes drivers continued their dominant form, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing 1st and 2nd ahead of the McLarens…

FP1 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP saw Russell led the timings, followed by Antonelli and Norris, with the full results of the session here

2026 F1 Japanese GP | FP1 results

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

FP1 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP saw George Russell led the timings, followed by teammate Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris, with the full results of the session here. The 2026 Formula 1 Japanese GP weekend got underway at Suzuka with the opening practice session, as teams began their preparations in a full three-session format….

FP1 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP has been completed, view the full report here as the action got underway at Suzuka.

F1 | 2026 Japanese GP | FP1 | Russell leads Antonelli and the McLarens

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

FP1 at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP has been completed, view the full report here. Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton kicked off the session with a 1:37.256, although he was beaten almost instantly by 0.010s as teammate Charles Leclerc pipped him. After Oscar Piastri smashed in a 1:34.053, championship leader George Russell went 0.741s clear…

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton explains why he has been enjoying racing so far during the 2026 season ahead of the F1 Japanese GP

Hamilton explains why he’s enjoying racing in 2026 season ahead of F1 Japanese GP

Magdalena Put1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has defended Formula 1’s evolving regulations, calling the racing “more fun” than it’s been in years ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP. Hamilton enjoying “back-and-forth” racing in 2026 Now three races into the season, Hamilton reflected on the style of racing created by the new regulations, admitting that he’s been enjoying the…

Pierre Gasly heads into the 2026 F1 Japanese GP to test Alpine’s China gains, with Suzuka set to reveal the car’s true pace.

Gasly: F1 Japanese GP a big test of where Alpine stand in 2026

Kavi Khandelwal1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

As the F1 paddock arrives for the 2026 Japanese GP, the focus remains on whether Pierre Gasly from Alpine F1 Team can replicate the technical breakthrough that defined his recent outing in Shanghai. The team faced a confusing start. Yet, the shift between Australia and China suggests they finally unlocked the car’s potential. This methodical…