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2026-07-19 19:18:02 UTC

Vote for your 2026 Belgian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | Formula 1
Who was the best driver during the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/19/vote-for-your-2026-belgian-grand-prix-driver-of-the-weekend/

2026-07-17 23:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Norris feels “violated” by intrusion into his private life, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/18/round-up-18th-july-2026/

2026-07-17 13:18:02 UTC

Verstappen leads first practice at Spa, cars five seconds slower than last year | Formula 1
Max Verstappen led the opening practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix while the fastest Mercedes was only sixth.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/17/verstappen-leads-first-practice-at-spa-cars-five-seconds-slower-than-last-year/

2026-07-16 17:18:17 UTC

‘Not a nice way to finish’: Leclerc doesn’t understand British Grand Prix Safety Car ending | Formula 1
Charles Leclerc admitted he still isn't sure why the British Grand Prix had to end behind the Safety Car when he won the race two weeks ago.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/16/not-a-nice-way-to-finish-leclerc-doesnt-understand-british-grand-prix-safety-car-ending/

2026-07-16 17:18:02 UTC

Verstappen had no doubt Antonelli would “make the jump” in second season of Formula 1 | Formula 1
Max Verstappen says he expected Andrea Kimi Antonelli's significant step forward in his second season as a Formula 1 driver.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/16/verstappen-had-no-doubt-antonelli-would-make-the-jump-in-second-season-of-formula-1/

2026-07-16 14:18:02 UTC

Norris to take 10-place grid drop penalty as McLaren fit new electronics unit | Formula 1
Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren confirmed he will exceed his maximum allocation of power unit parts.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/16/norris-to-take-10-place-grid-drop-penalty-as-mclaren-fit-new-electronics-unit/

2026-07-10 23:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Camara tipped for Haas Formula 1 seat in 2027 and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/11/round-up-11th-july-2026/

2026-07-05 23:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Pitting Hamilton under Safety Car was right call says Vasseur, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/06/round-up-6th-july-2026/

2026-07-03 16:18:01 UTC

2026 British Grand Prix sprint race grid | Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton has taken provisional pole position for the British Grand Prix sprint race ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/03/2026-british-grand-prix-sprint-race-grid/

2026-07-01 08:18:03 UTC

Slow Silverstone, home win hopes and more talking points for the 2026 British Grand Prix | Formula 1
British drivers swept the podium places two rounds ago - will they do the same at their home event? Here are five talking points for the British Grand Prix.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/07/01/slow-silverstone-home-win-hopes-and-more-talking-points-for-the-2026-british-grand-prix/

2026-06-30 09:18:02 UTC

Newey reveals Aston Martin’s plans to fix its dire car and confirms recent health problems | Formula 1
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has given new insight into the cause of the team's dire problems with its 2026 car and how it intends to address them.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/30/newey-reveals-aston-martins-plans-to-fix-its-dire-car-and-confirms-recent-health-problems/

2026-06-25 16:18:02 UTC

Gasly “completely understands” rivals’ sense of “injustice” over his cancelled penalty | Formula 1
Pierre Gasly says he understands why his rivals are appealing against the decision which elevated him to third place in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/25/gasly-completely-understands-rivals-sense-of-injustice-over-his-cancelled-penalty/

2026-06-23 23:18:02 UTC

Round-up: F1 reintroduces boost mode in poor weather conditions on safety grounds, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/24/round-up-24th-june-2026/

2026-06-16 14:18:02 UTC

McLaren confirms appeal against cancellation of Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix penalties | Formula 1
McLaren has confirmed it has appealed against the Monaco Grand Prix stewards' decision to cancel Pierre Gasly's penalties, which promoted the Alpine driver to third place.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/16/mclaren-confirms-appeal-against-cancellation-of-gaslys-monaco-grand-prix-penalties/

2026-06-16 13:18:02 UTC

Haas offers Formula 1 test to McLaren junior Fornaroli | Formula 1
Haas has offered a Formula 1 test opportunity to McLaren's junior driver Leonardo Fornaroli.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/16/haas-offers-formula-1-test-to-mclaren-junior-fornaroli/

2026-06-13 15:18:17 UTC

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures | F1 Pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/13/2026-barcelona-catalunya-grand-prix-qualifying-day-in-pictures/

2026-06-13 15:18:02 UTC

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix grid | Formula 1
George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/13/2026-barcelona-catalunya-grand-prix-grid/

2026-06-11 19:18:18 UTC

Verstappen “surprised” FIA ruled Red Bull have best combustion engine | Formula 1
Max Verstappen says Red Bull will discuss with the FIA why its rivals will be given extra opportunities to develop their power unit.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/11/verstappen-surprised-fia-ruled-red-bull-have-best-combustion-engine/

2026-06-07 18:18:18 UTC

Cadillac lose first points finish after Perez penalised, Alonso scores for Aston Martin | Formula 1
Cadillac has lost what would have been its first points finish in Formula 1 after Sergio Perez received a post-race penalty.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/07/cadillac-lose-first-points-finish-after-perez-penalised-alonso-scores-for-aston-martin/

2026-06-07 18:18:03 UTC

Vote for your 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | Formula 1
Who was the best driver during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/07/vote-for-your-2026-monaco-grand-prix-driver-of-the-weekend/

2026-06-04 17:18:01 UTC

F1’s larger 22-car field will be “a problem” for qualifying in Monaco | Formula 1
Formula 1 drivers have expressed concerns over the hazard posed by the championship's expanded field in Monaco this year.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/06/04/f1s-larger-22-car-field-will-be-a-problem-for-qualifying-in-monaco/

2026-05-31 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: F1 and COTA face lawsuit over fan’s watch theft at United States GP, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/31/round-up-31st-may-2026/

2026-05-30 09:18:02 UTC

Caption Competition 292: Chemistry with Mr Hamilton | Caption Competition
Lewis Hamilton went back to school recently. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/30/caption-competition-292-chemistry-with-mr-hamilton/

2026-05-27 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Norris ‘wants to try things outside F1’ after Indianapolis visit, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Also in Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Lewis Hamilton praises his brother's BTCC result and Ross Brawn heads to Moto GP.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/27/round-up-27th-may-2026/

2026-05-24 11:18:01 UTC

Lap time watch: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix | Formula 1
George Russell took pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix but Andrea Kimi Antonelli had the pace to beat him.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/24/lap-time-watch-2026-canadian-grand-prix/

2026-05-23 22:18:04 UTC

2026 Canadian Grand Prix grid | Formula 1
George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/23/2026-canadian-grand-prix-grid/

2026-05-23 19:18:01 UTC

Stewards explain why they penalised Hulkenberg but not Hamilton for similar incidents | Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton was not penalised for gaining an advantage by going off the track when racing Oscar Piastri.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/23/stewards-explain-why-they-penalised-hulkenberg-but-not-hamilton-for-similar-incidents/

2026-05-22 07:18:01 UTC

Russell: Formula 2 title win shows points gap to Antonelli “means nothing” at this stage | Formula 1
George Russell> isn't concerned about his team mate's growing lead at the top of the drivers' championship standings because he's overturned larger points deficits in the past.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/22/russell-formula-2-title-win-shows-points-gap-to-antonelli-means-nothing-at-this-stage/

2026-05-21 18:18:02 UTC

FIA confirms lowest energy recharge limit yet for qualifying at Montreal | Formula 1
The FIA has cut the energy harvesting limit for qualifying to 6MJ and added a fourth Straight Mode zone for dry weather only in Montreal.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/21/fia-confirms-lowest-energy-recharge-limit-yet-for-qualifying-at-montreal/

2026-05-21 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Las Vegas GP approved until 2037 by county commission, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/21/round-up-21st-may-2026/

2026-05-19 10:18:01 UTC

How to watch the 2026 Canadian GP and Indianapolis 500 live this weekend | TV Times
It's race week! F1 and F2 head to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve while IndyCar hosts its showpiece Indianapolis 500. Here's how to watch.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/19/how-to-watch-the-2026-canadian-gp-and-indianapolis-500-live-this-weekend/

2026-05-13 09:18:02 UTC

Analysis: Which F1 drivers have made the strongest start to 2026 against their team mates? | Formula 1
Max Verstappen is dominating his team mate as usual in the points standings - but two other drivers have even larger shares of their teams' scores.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/13/analysis-which-f1-drivers-have-made-the-strongest-start-to-2026-against-their-team-mates/

2026-05-08 23:18:02 UTC

Round-up: F1 changes ADUO rules to help Honda catch up, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/09/round-up-9th-may-2026/

2026-05-07 23:18:02 UTC

Round-up: F1 revenue rises 53% in last quarter before race cancellations, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/08/round-up-8th-may-2026/

2026-05-07 07:18:02 UTC

F1 drivers say they are still at the mercy of their power units over a flying lap | Formula 1
One of the more peculiar characteristics introduced by Formula 1's 2026 rules has not been fixed by the changes introduced last weekend.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/07/f1-drivers-say-they-are-still-at-the-mercy-of-their-power-units-over-a-flying-lap/

2026-05-04 07:18:01 UTC

“This win is for Alex”: Antonelli dedicates victory to “good family friend” Zanardi | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli dedicated his third Formula 1 victory to Alex Zanardi, who died last week.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/04/this-win-is-for-alex-antonelli-dedicates-victory-to-good-family-friend-zanardi/

2026-05-03 10:18:01 UTC

Despite their upgrades, Ferrari fall to fourth-fastest team in Miami | Lap time watch: 2026 Miami Grand Prix
Ferrari have slipped to fourth-fastest team in Miami but the competition between the top four has closed up this weekend.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/03/despite-their-upgrades-ferrari-fall-to-fourth-fastest-team-in-miami/

2026-05-02 19:18:02 UTC

2026 Miami Grand Prix qualifying and sprint race day in pictures | F1 Pictures
Pictures from sprint race day for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/02/2026-miami-grand-prix-qualifying-and-sprint-race-day-in-pictures/

2026-05-01 07:18:02 UTC

“Nothing really changes”: Norris expects new rules will make no difference to races | Formula 1
Lando Norris expects the revisions Formula 1 has made to its rules will make no changes to this weekend's races.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/05/01/nothing-really-changes-norris-expects-new-rules-will-make-no-difference-to-races/

2026-04-30 22:18:01 UTC

Hamilton says car problems cost him “eight to nine tenths per lap” in Japanese GP | Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton says he lost a significant amount of time due to problems with his car during the Japanese Grand Prix.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/30/hamilton-says-car-problems-cost-him-eight-to-nine-tenths-per-lap-in-japanese-gp/

2026-04-29 07:18:03 UTC

Has F1 fixed its flawed rules? Have Mercedes’ rivals caught up? Eight Miami talking points | Formula 1
F1's rules fixes face their first test this weekend while Mercedes' rivals bid to stop them running away with the championship. Here are the Miami Grand Prix talking points.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/29/has-f1-fixed-its-flawed-rules-have-mercedes-rivals-caught-up-eight-miami-talking-points/

2026-04-21 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Wolff ‘not enjoying’ seeing Antonelli compared to Senna, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/21/round-up-21st-april-2026/

2026-04-17 07:18:02 UTC

One of F1’s greatest races happened 15 years ago today. Or did it? | Formula 1
The Chinese Grand Prix, held 15 years ago today, is the highest-rated dry-weather Formula 1 race. Did a rules change make it a classic?
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/17/one-of-f1s-greatest-races-ever-happened-15-years-ago-today-or-did-it/

2026-04-07 07:18:02 UTC

When did F1 last have a mid-season break longer than five weeks? 1990 | Formula 1
Not since the days of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost has Formula 1 seen an in-season break longer than the current five-week gap.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/07/when-did-f1-last-have-a-mid-season-break-longer-than-five-weeks-1990/

2026-04-06 23:18:01 UTC

Round-up: Senna’s first F1 car expected to fetch up to £3.3m at auction, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/07/round-up-7th-april-2026/

2026-04-06 07:18:01 UTC

Mercedes not holding back power unit information from McLaren – Stella | Formula 1
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella denied their engine supplier Mercedes has been slow to share information about how to get the most out of their power units.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/06/mercedes-not-holding-back-power-unit-information-from-mclaren-stella/

2026-04-05 23:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Formula E will be faster than Formula 1 ‘in two to six years’, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/06/round-up-6th-april-2026/

2026-04-05 08:18:02 UTC

What must Formula 1 fix with its new rules – and what should it leave unchanged? | Debates and Polls
Formula 1 is looking into possible improvements to its 2026 rules before the next race, following criticism. What - if anything - needs to change?
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/05/what-must-formula-1-fix-with-its-new-rules-and-what-should-it-leave-unchanged/

2026-04-05 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: ADUO upgrade needed for ‘clear improvement’ in Ferrari’s engine, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/05/round-up-5th-april-2026/

2026-04-04 08:18:01 UTC

“That’s not going to happen”: Wolff’s 2023 defence of F1’s new rules has not aged well | Formula 1
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's insistence F1 could solve problems with its 2026 engine regulations
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/04/thats-not-going-to-happen-wolffs-2023-defence-of-f1s-new-rules-has-not-aged-well/

2026-04-04 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Bearman’s boss warns F1 against “knee-jerk” rules changes, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/04/round-up-4th-april-2026/

2026-04-03 07:18:02 UTC

Ricciardo admits he was “grateful” team chose to drop him in 2024 | Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo admitted it came as a relief to lose his Formula 1 drive in 2024 following his slump in performance.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/03/ricciardo-admits-he-was-grateful-team-chose-to-drop-him-in-2024/

2026-04-03 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Vowles expects subtle rules ‘tweaks’ after Bearman crash, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, GPDA president Alexander Wurz says F1 drivers have suggested many rules changes for 2026.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/03/round-up-3rd-april-2026/

2026-04-02 11:18:01 UTC

Alpine denies “sabotaging” Colapinto and criticises social media “hate” posts | Formula 1
Alpine denied claims by Franco Colapinto's supporters the team "sabotaged" his car and condemned "hateful" comments he received after Suzuka.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/02/alpine-denies-sabotaging-colapinto-and-criticises-social-media-hate-posts/

2026-04-02 07:18:01 UTC

Verstappen starts season with lowest score over three rounds since his debut in F1 | 2026 Japanese Grand Prix stats and facts
Max Verstappen has scored fewer points over the first three rounds than any year since his Formula 1 debut. More stats from Suzuka.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/02/verstappen-starts-season-with-lowest-score-over-three-rounds-since-his-debut-in-f1/

2026-04-02 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: F1 will fix qualifying and keep ‘positive’ racing says Mekies, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/02/round-up-2nd-april-2026/

2026-04-01 07:18:02 UTC

Improving starts a “very high priority” for Mercedes as drivers lose 21 places in four races | Formula 1
Mercedes have made improving their starts a top priority after both their drivers lost at least one position on the first lap of every race so far.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/01/improving-starts-a-very-high-priority-for-mercedes-as-drivers-lose-21-places-in-four-races/

2026-04-01 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Colapinto faced ‘criticism and hate’ over Bearman crash says management, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/04/01/round-up-1st-april-2026/

2026-03-31 12:18:02 UTC

“Two balls of steel!” How Leclerc won his battery battle with Hamilton and Russell | Formula 1
Charles Leclerc's race engineer congratulated him on repassing George Russell. Here's how they - and Lewis Hamilton - saw their three-way scrap for a podium place.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/31/two-balls-of-steel-how-leclerc-won-his-battery-battle-with-hamilton-and-russell/

2026-03-31 07:18:01 UTC

Was Bearman right to question Colapinto’s role in his huge Suzuka crash? | Formula 1
Did Franco Colapinto contribute to Oliver Bearman's crash at Suzuka? He changed his approach to Spoon curve in two ways on lap 21.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/31/was-bearman-right-to-question-colapintos-role-in-his-huge-suzuka-crash/

2026-03-31 02:18:01 UTC

Round-up: F1 rules risk “potentially fatal” crash warns ex-designer, and more | RaceFans round-up
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/31/round-up-31st-march-2026/

2026-03-30 11:18:02 UTC

‘Easy to say when you’re on the pit wall’: How Gasly fight left Verstappen frustrated | Formula 1
Max Verstappen was unimpressed with Formula 1's new rules after a long scrap with Pierre Gasly at Suzuka. Here's what they said on their radios.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/30/easy-to-say-when-youre-on-the-pit-wall-how-gasly-fight-left-verstappen-frustrated/

2026-03-30 08:18:02 UTC

Piastri sees no easy fix for high closing speeds between F1 cars | Formula 1
Oscar Piastri doubts the FIA will be able to do much to prevent the kind of crash Oliver Bearman suffered in yesterday's race.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/30/piastri-sees-no-easy-fix-for-high-closing-speeds-between-f1-cars/

2026-03-30 07:18:01 UTC

F1 got lucky three ways. But now it has a difficult and urgent problem to solve | Comment
Formula 1's closing speed problem was expected by many drivers. Unexpectedly, it has a five-week gap to search for a solution.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/30/f1-got-lucky-three-ways-but-now-it-has-a-difficult-and-urgent-problem-to-solve/

2026-03-30 00:18:02 UTC

Round-up: F1 “cannot ignore” safety implications of Bearman crash, and more | RaceFans round-up
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/30/round-up-30th-march-2026/

2026-03-29 16:18:01 UTC

‘Good show, good for everyone’: Ferrari and Mercedes bosses praise Japanese GP | Formula 1
Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur and Mercedes' Toto Wolff heaped praise on the Japanese Grand Prix, saying overtaking had become much easier.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/good-show-good-for-everyone-ferrari-and-mercedes-bosses-praise-japanese-gp/

2026-03-29 14:18:02 UTC

Verstappen says he could walk away from F1 at end of 2026 over new rules | Formula 1
Max Verstappen has raised the possibility of leaving Formula 1 at the end of this season if he remains unhappy with the state of racing in the series.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/verstappen-says-he-could-walk-away-from-f1-at-end-of-2026-over-new-rules/

2026-03-29 12:18:02 UTC

2026 Japanese Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres | 2026 Japanese Grand Prix interactive data
Andrea Kimi Antonelli wasn't the only driver to benefit from the Safety Car at Suzuka. Who were the biggest winners and losers?
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/2026-japanese-grand-prix-interactive-data-lap-charts-times-and-tyres/

2026-03-29 10:18:02 UTC

Bearman says Colapinto didn’t leave him enough space to avoid crash | Formula 1
Oliver Bearman criticised Franco Colapinto's driving after he crashed at high speed during today's Japanese Grand Prix.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/bearman-says-colapinto-didnt-leave-him-enough-space-to-avoid-crash/

2026-03-29 09:18:01 UTC

FIA must address dangerous closing speeds for next race after Bearman’s crash – Sainz | Formula 1
The crash Oliver Bearman suffered at Suzuka would be much worse at some other Formula 1 tracks, Carlos Sainz Jnr warned.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/fia-must-address-dangerous-closing-speeds-for-next-race-after-bearmans-crash-sainz/

2026-03-29 08:18:09 UTC

Vote for your 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | Formula 1
Who was the best driver during the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/vote-for-your-2026-japanese-grand-prix-driver-of-the-weekend/

2026-03-29 08:18:01 UTC

Antonelli admits “we were very lucky with the Safety Car” after second win | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was fortunate to win in Japan after making a "terrible" start from pole position.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/antonelli-admits-we-were-very-lucky-with-the-safety-car-after-second-win/

2026-03-29 07:18:50 UTC

2026 Japanese Grand Prix in pictures | F1 Pictures
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in pictures.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/2026-japanese-grand-prix-in-pictures/

2026-03-29 07:18:46 UTC

Bearman suffers bruised knee in huge 50G Japanese GP crash | Formula 1
Oliver Bearman was taken to the Medical Centre after suffering a huge crash while trying to pass Franco Colapinto at Suzuka.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/bearman-suffered-bruised-knee-in-huge-50g-japanese-gp-crash/

2026-03-29 07:18:31 UTC

Rate the race: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix | Formula 1
What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/rate-the-race-2026-japanese-grand-prix/

2026-03-29 07:18:16 UTC

2026 Japanese Grand Prix race result and championship points | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix and took the lead of the world championship from team mate George Russell.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/2026-japanese-grand-prix-race-result-and-championship-points/

2026-03-29 07:18:01 UTC

Antonelli lucks in for second win and becomes youngest F1 championship leader | 2026 Japanese Grand Prix report
Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored his second consecutive grand prix win thanks in part to a fortunately-timed Safety Car.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/antonelli-lucks-in-for-second-win-and-becomes-youngest-f1-championship-leader/

2026-03-29 05:18:02 UTC

Japanese Grand Prix start delayed due to barrier repairs | Formula 1
The start of the Japanese Grand Prix has been delayed by 10 minutes due to a damaged barrier.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/japanese-grand-prix-start-delayed-due-to-barrier-repairs/

2026-03-29 02:18:01 UTC

Round-up: Verstappen says he’s ‘beyond frustrated’ with state of F1, and more | RaceFans round-up
Also in Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, McLaren are growing increasingly concerned about reliability.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/29/round-up-29th-march-2026/

2026-03-28 18:18:17 UTC

IndyCar driver McLaughlin cleared of injury after crashing through barrier at Barber | IndyCar
IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin suffered a shocking crash in practice for this weekend's race at Barber Motorsport Park.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/indycar-driver-mclaughlin-cleared-of-injury-after-crashing-through-barrier-at-barber/

2026-03-28 18:18:02 UTC

F1 responds as fans accuse them of hiding ‘super-clipping’ on Antonelli’s pole lap | Formula 1
Formula One Management has denied claims they edited footage of Andrea Kimi Antonelli's pole-winning lap to disguise his car "super-clipping".
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/f1-responds-as-fans-accuse-them-of-hiding-super-clipping-on-antonellis-pole-lap/

2026-03-28 12:18:02 UTC

Lap time watch: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix | Formula 1
One team is performing even better at Suzuka than last year compared to Mercedes: Audi should have had both cars in Q3.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/lap-time-watch-2026-japanese-grand-prix/

2026-03-28 11:18:02 UTC

Russell concerned for race prospects after “massive” set-up change in qualifying | Formula 1
George Russell says there is little he can do to remedy his compromised set-up after struggling in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/russell-concerned-for-race-prospects-after-massive-set-up-change-in-qualifying/

2026-03-28 10:18:02 UTC

Parts of Suzuka still a challenge for drivers says Antonelli after second pole position | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he felt "handcuffed on driving" due to Formula 1's new power units but said the track is still a challenge in parts.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/parts-of-suzuka-still-a-challenge-for-drivers-says-antonelli-after-second-pole-position/

2026-03-28 09:18:02 UTC

Verstappen claims journalist he threw out of press conference had “laughed at me” | Formula 1
Max Verstappen has made further claims about a journalist in his latest clash with a member of the Formula 1 media.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/verstappen-claims-journalist-he-threw-out-of-press-conference-had-laughed-at-me/

2026-03-28 08:18:46 UTC

2026 Japanese Grand Prix grid | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has taken provisional pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of George Russell and Oscar Piastri.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/2026-japanese-grand-prix-grid/

2026-03-28 08:18:31 UTC

Antonelli takes second pole in a row as Verstappen is eliminated in Q2 | 2026 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying report
Mercedes claimed their third consecutive front-row lock out in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix while Max Verstappen will start 11th.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/antonelli-takes-second-pole-in-a-row-as-verstappen-is-eliminated-in-q2/

2026-03-28 08:18:16 UTC

Verstappen says updates on his car created instability after Q2 exit | Formula 1
Max Verstappen says the updates he is running on his Red Bull did not work as expected after failing to reach Q3 at Suzuka.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/verstappen-says-updates-on-his-car-created-instability-after-q2-exit/

2026-03-28 08:18:01 UTC

Leclerc slates “f***ing joke” F1 qualifying: “I’m losing everything in the straight” | Formula 1
Formula 1 drivers "pay triple the price" for trying to get the most out of their cars in qualifying due to the new rules, says Charles Leclerc.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/leclerc-slates-fing-joke-f1-qualifying-im-losing-everything-in-the-straight/

2026-03-28 06:18:02 UTC

Antonelli leads comfortable Mercedes one-two as Norris’s woes continue | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli was a second faster than all of Mercedes' rivals apart from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in final practice at Suzuka.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/antonelli-leads-comfortable-mercedes-one-two-as-norriss-woes-continue/

2026-03-28 01:18:01 UTC

Round-up: Russell was ‘frustrated and angry’ during Williams years, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/round-up-28th-march-2026/

2026-03-27 13:18:02 UTC

“Better off driving at 99%” in qualifying with new F1 cars | Formula 1
Formula 1 drivers say going quicker in the corners can make them slower over a qualifying lap due to a quirk of the new power unit rules.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/better-off-driving-at-99-in-qualifying-with-new-f1-cars/

2026-03-27 12:18:01 UTC

Hamilton glad old cars are gone: ‘Bouncing was a nightmare – except for Red Bull’ | Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton also said he is pleased to disprove criticism from "certain individuals that hadn't had anywhere near the success that I'd had."
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/hamilton-glad-f1s-old-cars-are-gone-bouncing-was-a-nightmare-except-for-red-bull/

2026-03-27 11:18:02 UTC

2026 Japanese Grand Prix practice in pictures | F1 Pictures
Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/2026-japanese-grand-prix-practice-in-pictures/

2026-03-27 10:18:02 UTC

Has ‘super clipping’ really killed F1’s fast corners? Suzuka speeds analysed | Formula 1
Alexander Albon says Formula 1 no longer has any high-speed corners. Does the data from Suzuka bear that out?
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/has-super-clipping-really-killed-f1s-fast-corners-suzuka-speeds-analysed/

2026-03-27 09:18:01 UTC

Hamilton cleared over impeding Verstappen in practice, Colapinto gets formal warning | Formula 1
The stewards warned Franco Colapinto for impeding Max Verstappen during practice but cleared Lewis Hamilton of a similar infringement.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/hamilton-cleared-over-impeding-verstappen-in-practice-colapinto-gets-formal-warning/

2026-03-27 08:18:10 UTC

Honda power unit vibration ‘at an acceptable level on the dyno’ | Formula 1
Honda say the vibration problems which have plagued Aston Martin's car since the start of the season are not solely down to its power unit.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/honda-power-unit-vibration-at-an-acceptable-level-on-the-dyno/

2026-03-27 08:18:02 UTC

Piastri leads Mercedes pair in second practice at Suzuka | Formula 1
Oscar Piastri beat the Mercedes pair to head the second practice session at Suzuka while technical trouble delayed his team mate.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/piastri-leads-mercedes-pair-in-second-practice-at-suzuka/

2026-03-27 06:18:01 UTC

Mercedes first and second in opening practice with McLaren and Ferrari close behind | Formula 1
George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli were fastest in the first practice for Mercedes but both McLaren drivers were within two tenths of a second.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/mercedes-first-and-second-in-opening-practice-with-mclaren-and-ferrari-close-behind/

2026-03-27 01:18:02 UTC

Round-up: Front plank wear a concern for teams at Suzuka, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/27/round-up-27th-march-2026/