Isack Hadjar out-performed teammate Max Verstappen during Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. While Verstappen got knocked out during Q2 by rookie Arvid Lindblad, Hadjar made it through to Q3. The Frenchman will line up P8 on the grid. Speaking in the print media pen, Hadjar discussed the car’s performance amidst bringing new upgrades…
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen endured a difficult day at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, qualifying 11th after a difficult session. Earlier in FP3, the four-time World Champion had voiced frustration over the handling of the RB22, as he struggled to get to grips with it. Unfortunately for Verstappen, those issues persisted in Qualifying, where…
After Mercedes restored order during FP3 for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, qualifying saw a battle between Mercedes and Ferrari for the top spot. A shock exit for Max Verstappen in Q2 meant last year’s pole sitter would not be able to defend the pole. At the end of the day Mercedes was unbeatable, and…
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…
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…
Six time Constructors’ Champions Red Bull Racing and Indeed have agreed to a multi-year partnership, with branding from the #1 worldwide job site and top hiring company appearing on the cars at the F1 Chinese GP, along with the Red Bull-backed Alisha Palmowski in F1 Academy through 2026. It was a mixed weekend on circuit…
Isack Hadjar’s weekend at the F1 2026 Chinese GP was rather eventful. Throughout the weekend, Red Bull had massive struggles as the car was terrible to drive. The French driver had to settle for P8 on Sunday. While Hadjar did manage to qualify in the top ten for the Sprint, it was not enough to…
Max Verstappen’s Red Bull failed to finish the 2026 F1 Chinese GP after a suspected ERS cooling failure meant he had to retire from the race at the end of lap 46. But that proved to be the least of Verstappen’s problems, as a sheer lack of pace from his Red Bull car and another…
Max Verstappens’ difficult start to the 2026 F1 season continued at the Chinese GP. After a struggling performance in both FP1 and the Sprint Race earlier that day, the Red Bull driver faced another battle and qualified 8th for tomorrow’s race. A day of survival Saturday proved to be a grueling day for the four-time…
Alisha Palmowski delivered a commanding performance in the opening Qualifying session of the 2026 F1 Academy season, securing her maiden pole position at the Chinese GP in Shanghai. The Red Bull Racing-backed driver outpaced key rivals including Alba Larsen and Emma Felbermayr. Moreover, she set the benchmark lap of 2:04.182, finishing four-tenths clear of the…
