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Suzuka transformed as F1 drivers barely brake through the Esses

Suzuka's famous Esses section feels different following the introduction of new hybrid regulations in 2026

Autosport · Mar 27

F1 drivers barely brake through Suzuka Esses under new hybrid rules

Hybrid power units now handle much of the braking load, changing how drivers will attack the Esses for F1 Japanese GP

Motorsport · Mar 27

Antonelli "much calmer" on second Mercedes FP1 outing in Mexico

Mercedes Formula 1's 2025 debutant Andrea Kimi Antonelli said he drove "much calmer" in his second practice run in Mexico after crashing out in Italy. Antonelli wowed with his immediate pace on his grand prix weekend debut in Monza, but pushed beyond the limits at the Parabolica and crashed out…

Motorsport · Oct 26, 2024

Albon worried about Williams F1 spares "before I even hit the wall"

On the opening lap, Albon was hit by RB's poor-starting Daniel Ricciardo in Turn 3, at the start of the Esses.

Motorsport · Apr 7, 2024

Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka

Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses the ultimate challenge for drivers and their machinery.

Autosport · Apr 3, 2024

Why Suzuka Esses contrast has given Mercedes hope for F1 2024

The Brackley-based squad introduced a floor development at the United States Grand Prix that its technical director James Allison had previewed as being a ‘bellwether’ of its long-term potential.

Autosport · Oct 25, 2023

Leclerc ‘would've done same’ as Verstappen in F1 US GP sprint start squeeze

The pair started from the front row for the sprint race at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, with Leclerc gaining enough as they roared away at the start to edge his front wheels alongside Verstappen’s left-rear. As they headed up the steep hill…

Motorsport · Oct 22, 2023

Leclerc 'would've done same' as Verstappen in F1 US GP sprint start squeeze

The pair started from the front row for the sprint race at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, with Leclerc gaining enough as they roared away at the start to edge his front wheels alongside Verstappen’s left-rear. As they headed up the steep hill…

Autosport · Oct 21, 2023

IMSA Petit Le Mans: MSR wins, Cadillac scoops title after Acura clash

Meyer Shank Racing’s Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun and Helio Castroneves won the race at Road Atlanta, in the team’s final GTP event with Acura, as Action Express Racing’s Cadillac V-Series.R of Derani and Alexander Sims scooped the GTP championship, aided by Jack Aitken.

Autosport · Oct 15, 2023

Petit Le Mans IMSA: MSR wins, Cadillac scoops title after Acura clash

Meyer Shank Racing’s Tom Blomqvist, Colin Braun and Helio Castroneves won the race at Road Atlanta, in the team’s final event with Acura, as Action Express Racing’s Cadillac V-Series.R of Derani and Alexander Sims scooped the GTP championship, aided by Jack Aitken.

Motorsport · Oct 15, 2023