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Russell calls for softer compounds after forgettable F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

George Russell’s race at the F1 Japanese GP was defined by tyre compounds and stagnant racing that left him stuck in a DRS train. Unable to close the gap to Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari ahead, Russell’s weekend was full of missed opportunities and Mercedes’ ongoing frustrations. In qualifying, a scrappy Q3 lap left him in P5 for the GP, sandwiched between Leclerc and his teammate Kimi…

Round 3 of the 2025 F1 championship is in the books as the Japanese GP at the iconic Suzuka circuit, and you can view the full standings below.

2025 F1 championship standings after the Japanese GP

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Round 3 of the 2025 F1 championship is in the books as the Japanese GP at the iconic Suzuka circuit is over, and you can view the full standings below. In a tense race that took place over 53 laps, Max Verstappen managed to hold off the McLaren drivers with the Woking-based team. Lando Norris…

F1 | FP3 | Japanese GP | McLaren leads Russell as grass fires hit Suzuka again

Fernanda Álvarez3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

FP3 of the 2025 Japanese GP began in Suzuka following a chaotic FP2 filled with red flags, full report and results below. Broadcasters opened coverage with a spotlight on Jack Doohan, who had suffered a heavy crash during FP2. Despite the severity of the incident, Alpine managed to completely rebuild his car, allowing the rookie…

George Russell during FP1 - Japanese GP 2025

George Russell reflects on positive day for Mercedes at F1 Japanese GP

Julia Muñoz Carrillo3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

With a week in between, the break has allowed the drivers to return stronger to the asphalt at the F1 Japanese GP in Suzuka, including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. With both free practice sessions completed, one driver stands out aside from the McLarens: Russell in his Mercedes. During the first laps on Suzuka’s track,…

Lando Norris topped the FP1 session at the F1 Japanese GP ahead of George Russell and Ferraris Charles Leclerc, full report and results below.

F1 | FP1 | Japanese GP | Lando Norris tops first practice ahead of George Russell

Luke-John Buckle3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Lando Norris topped the FP1 session at the F1 Japanese GP ahead of George Russell and Ferraris Charles Leclerc, full report and results below. The McLaren driver eventually got a clean lap time after a couple of small errors at the final turn while his teammate Oscar Piastri had a quiet session. A flurry of…

Russell: McLaren F1 will be challenging to compete with despite Mercedes’ 2025 progress

Rachel Stephens3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Making the podium at the opening races of the 2025 F1 season, George Russell is optimistic about Mercedes’ trajectory this year ahead of the F1 Japanese GP. Still, he admits that McLaren’s current form makes them the team to beat. It’s early days, but Russell has helped lift Mercedes to second in the Constructors’ Championship….

Toto Wolff at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

Wolff: Russell on course to become the benchmark driver in F1

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Mercedes’ George Russell took another podium with a third-place finish at the Chinese GP. Team boss Toto Wolff was quick to praise the Briton’s performance given the difficult circumstances. Wolff said people have forgotten how good Russell is since he was paired with the legendary Lewis Hamilton, and now the rising star Kimi Antonelli. A…

Fred Vasseur says Ferrari are not bothered by the criticisms they have faced after the disqualifications of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton from the F1 Chinese GP

Vasseur unbothered by criticism of Ferrari after F1 Chinese GP disqualifications

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Team principal Fred Vasseur has addressed the double disqualification that Ferrari endured at the F1 Chinese GP after Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag in fifth and sixth place respectively on Sunday. Although Hamilton secured his and Ferrari’s first Sprint pole and cruised to victory in the Sprint race on Saturday, the…

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has addressed Charles Leclerc's surprising pace and Lewis Hamilton's sudden drop in performance at the Chinese GP last Sunday

Vasseur: Ferrari “surprised” by Leclerc’s pace after sustaining damage at F1 Chinese GP

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Team principal Fred Vasseur has opened up about Charles Leclerc’s unexpected pace and Lewis Hamilton’s sudden drop in performance at the F1 Chinese GP as the Ferrari duo took the chequered flag in fifth and sixth place respectively on Sunday. Although he bounced back from his poor showing in Melbourne in a stellar fashion to…

Mercdes George Russell celebrates his second podium of 2025

Toto Wolff: No happiness until Mercedes start regularly winning F1 races again

Ryan McGahey3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Toto Wolff reflects on a strong showing from Mercedes in the F1 Chinese GP as the team aims to build on the W16. Emboldened by the team’s strong start to the season, he sets his sights on winning races and competing for championships. With Mercedes kicking off their 2025 Formula 1 season with 2 consecutive…