Pit Debrief

Komatsu analyses extreme closing speeds after Bearman’s 50G crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Antonina Jaromin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Following Ollie Bearman‘s massive crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, Haas’s Team Principal Ayao Komatsu reflected on the incident as a racing misjudgment shaped by extreme closing speeds. The incident took place on Lap 22 when Franco Colapinto’s Alpine suddenly lost power, creating a significant speed differential as Bearman approached from behind. This forced…

Ollie Bearman on track at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, before his accident with Franco Colapinto.

Bearman and Colapinto react to “really sketchy” crash at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Nicolas Lopes3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Perhaps the biggest moment of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, a high-speed near miss between Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman heading through turn 12 – as the Alpine ran out of electrical energy from its battery, generating a sudden and unexpected 50+ km/h speed differential between the two cars – resulted in the Haas driver…

Lando Norris reflects on McLaren's performance during the F1 2026 Japanese GP

Norris reflects on “a good day for McLaren” at the F1 2026 Japanese GP

Chiara Perin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Lando Norris finished P5 at the F1 2026 Japanese GP. While his teammate Oscar Piastri delivered the first podium for McLaren so far this season, the Brit struggled a bit more fighting through a tight pack towards the end of top 6. By the end, McLaren drivers saw few changes to their starting positions. Piastri…

Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc racing at the 2026 Japanese GP in Japan

Leclerc on positive P3 finish at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka was one with a strong focus on pace and track position. Kimi Antonelli took another win, making it back-to-back victories and moving into the championship lead. Oscar Piastri returned strongly after missing the previous two races due to DNSs and finished second after a good start. Charles Leclerc…

Russell left the 2026 F1 Japanese GP reflecting on what might have been, as a combination of issues prevented him from a podium finish.

Russell’s victory hopes fade after Safety Car and energy issues at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

George Russell left the 2026 F1 Japanese GP reflecting on what might have been, as a combination of poor timing and technical issues prevented him from converting strong pace into victory at Suzuka. The Mercedes driver started from the front row and remained firmly in contention during the opening phase of the race. However, a…

Oscar Piastri delivered one of his strongest performances in F1 to secure second place at the 2026 Japanese GP.

Piastri: “A result like today is as good as a win” for McLaren at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Oscar Piastri delivered one of his strongest performances in F1 to secure second place at the 2026 Japanese GP, converting a strong qualifying result into a measured and competitive race at Suzuka. While Kimi Antonelli ultimately took victory, Piastri emerged as Mercedes’ closest challenger, leading early and demonstrating that McLaren can compete when execution is…

Antonelli becomes the youngest two-time race winner after emerging on top of the F1 Japanese GP, while Piastri finally finishes a grand prix.

F1 | 2026 Japanese GP | Race | Antonelli takes victory as Piastri grabs strong P2

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

The 2026 F1 Japanese GP race at Suzuka was finally underway! Few had expected anything other than a Mercedes front-row lockout, given how comfortably the Silver Arrows had outpaced the rest of the field throughout qualifying. Kimi Antonelli had been the quicker of the two, though, building on his strong showing in Shanghai to pip…

Round 3 of the 2026 F1 season has been completed at the Japanese GP at the Suzuka Circuit, view the full standings here.

2026 F1 standings after the Japanese GP

Shania Wallage3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Round 3 of the 2026 F1 season has been completed at the Japanese GP at the Suzuka Circuit, view the full standings here. Piastri taking the lead at the start Starting from P3, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri made a superb launch to overtake both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, taking the lead on the opening lap….

Round 3 of the 2026 F1 season has been completed at the Japanese GP from Suzuka, view the full race results here.

2026 F1 Japanese GP | Race results

James O'Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Round 3 of the 2026 F1 season has been completed at the Japanese GP from Suzuka, view the full race results here. Kimi Antonelli started on pole position for a second straight race as he looked to add to his maiden win in Shanghai. Teammate George Russell was alongside him. After that it, it was…

Pierre Gasly on track at the F1 Japanese GP Qualifying.

Gasly details turnaround to get P7 in 2026 F1 Japanese GP Qualifying

Aslıhan Alp3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Starting the season with a solid performance, Pierre Gasly continues the positive momentum at the wheel of his Alpine in qualifying of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. Gasly claimed P7 with a 1:29.691 in the F1 Japanese GP qualifying session and placed behind the Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari duos, raising hopes for the Sunday race….