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FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP

George Russell delighted fans at the Japanese Grand Prix by wearing a special helmet sticker designed by four-year-old supporter Sogo

Motorsport

"The more you push, the slower you go" - Japan's odd F1 qualifying explained

The vagaries of Formula 1's 2026 regulations keep causing headaches in qualifying ahead of crunch talks to tweak the rules

Autosport

"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying

Energy harvesting rules are forcing drivers to slow in fast corners, flipping qualifying on its head

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Five quick takeaways from F1 Japanese GP qualifying

Here is what we learned from qualifying at Suzuka on Saturday

Motorsport

F1 Japanese GP qualifying: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix - including weather forecast, television info and schedule

Motorsport

Carlos Sainz faces "defining moment" at Williams, says James Hinchcliffe

James Hinchcliffe believes Carlos Sainz is at a defining point in his career at Williams and must now help prove the team’s long-term project was the right choice

Motorsport

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton among three investigations after Japanese GP FP1

Verstappen and Hamilton were involved an incident towards the end of opening practice at Suzuka, with Albon, Perez, Sainz and Lawson also summoned to stewards

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"We know it’s not right” – why Carlos Sainz still doesn’t like F1’s new era

The Spaniard has had a tough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, which has seen the series adapt to revolutionary new rules

Motorsport

Every race engineer in F1 2026

Race engineers are the indispensable link between Formula 1 drivers on track and the team in the garage. Who is supporting the drivers from the pit wall this year?

Motorsport

New renders of £70m Madrid Grand Prix circuit released ahead of 2026 F1 debut

The ‘Madring’ street circuit will host its first race in September after agreeing a 10-year deal with Formula 1

The Independent UK

How Sainz outsmarted rival with 'fake DRS train' to score points in China

There is an interesting aspect to Sainz’s ninth-place finish: with just a few laps to go, he used the DRS window he’d just gained on Russell to activate overtaking mode and fend off Colapinto. In doing so, he created a ‘fake’ DRS train, much like under the old regulations, but…

Autosport

Formula One: Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix race updates – as it happened

Lap-by-lap report: 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli capitalised on the first pole position of his career to win the second race of the 2026 F1 season

The Guardian - AU

Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight

A frustrated Alex Albon opened up on Williams' painful start to the 2026 Formula 1 season with its FW48

Motorsport

Kimi Antonelli breaks F1 record to claim pole position as Mercedes dominate Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

A Mercedes front row despite problems for George Russell

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Williams is emerging as one of the “biggest disappointments”, according to Jolyon Palmer

Jolyon Palmer has labelled Williams one of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 F1 season after its poor start under the new regulations

The Independent UK

George Russell eases to pole position for sprint race in China

The British driver finished 0.289 seconds clear of team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes ominously locked out the front row.

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP: Russell tops only practice session as Sainz, Lindblad suffer issues

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

Motorsport

F1 Chinese GP: Mercedes on top ahead of sprint qualifying

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

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James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Motorsport

Alex Albon reveals why proposal to golfer Lily Muni He was delayed

Alex Albon revealed his engagement proposal to Lily Muni He was delayed by the ring not being ready

Motorsport

Alex Albon reveals "tough" reality of Australia–China–Japan F1 stint: "It destroys you"

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz say Formula 1’s flyaway-heavy opening run makes the start of the season physically demanding

Autosport

Stroll, Verstappen and Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

The FIA stewards have confirmed Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz will all be on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid despite not setting a qualifying lap time

Motorsport

Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

The FIA stewards have confirmed Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz will all be on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid despite not setting a qualifying lap time

Autosport

F1 Australian GP: Russell tops interrupted FP3 as Antonelli suffers heavy crash

Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets

Motorsport

F1 Australian GP: George Russell leads interrupted FP3 as Kimi Antonelli suffers heavy crash

Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets

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