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Alpine F1 team denies Colapinto sabotage claims in open letter

Alpine has put out a statement reaffirming its commitment to treating both drivers equally

Autosport

Alpine F1 team denies Franco Colapinto sabotage claims

Alpine has put out a statement reaffirming its commitment to treating both drivers equally

Motorsport

Alpine F1 publish unique 11-page letter over Franco Colapinto ‘sabotage’ accusations

Four days after the last race in China, Alpine have released a letter condemning social media abuse of drivers after recent incidents – as well as rubbishing claims of ‘sabotage’ against Colapinto as ‘completely unfounded’

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F1 2026 'Mario Kart' Boost: Drivers Angry About 'Energy Mushrooms' After Japanese GP Crash Controversy

Formula 1's 2026 energy boost system lets drivers deploy battery power for overtakes, but critics say it feels like "Mario Kart."

Player One

Oliver Bearman wins praise for "outstanding performances" with strong Haas displays

Oliver Bearman has been praised for his impressive start to the 2026 Formula 1 season despite his heavy crash at the Japanese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Why Max Verstappen should take a one-year sabbatical from Formula 1

COMMENT: Verstappen’s growing angst with F1 from all angles is obvious and, writes Kieran Jackson, a year-out could reinvigorate the Dutchman

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen’s take on Red Bull’s problems, Oliver Bearman’s crash, and how to fix 2026 F1 rules

Verstappen delved into a wide range of topics following the Japanese GP – with his usual forthrightness

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Toto Wolff casts doubt over Christian Horner’s chances of F1 return

Christian Horner hopes to return to F1 in the future after being sacked by Red Bull last year

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen considering shock F1 retirement after eighth-place finish at Japanese Grand Prix

The four-time F1 world champion, one of the modern greats, is not enjoying driving the sport’s new generation of car

The Independent UK

George Russell’s frustration builds after bad luck in Japan GP: ‘It’s one thing after the other’

Russell finished fourth in Japan while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli took the lead of the world championship

The Independent UK

Ollie Bearman ‘fine’ after lucky escape in dramatic Japanese Grand Prix crash

Bearman lost control of his Haas as he deployed his boost button to overtake Franco Colapinto at Spoon Curve.

The Independent UK

Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash is a tipping point – F1 must tweak 2026 regulations

Comment: The warning signs were present ahead of Bearman’s crash at the Japanese GP, in which the British 20-year-old sustained a ‘knee contusion’ after a 50G impact. Three events in, changes must be made to how F1 goes racing

The Independent UK

Oscar Piastri's deadpan "Mario Kart" joke wins the Japanese Grand Prix cooldown room

The 2026 engine regulations have been heavily criticised for feeling like a video game, but it took one deadpan comment from the McLaren star to make the meme official

Motorsport

Ollie Bearman escapes serious injury in 191mph Japanese Grand Prix crash

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Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix to overtake George Russell in race for F1 title

Italian becomes youngest F1 championship leader

The Independent UK

George Russell rues bad luck as Kimi Antonelli claims second straight win at Japanese Grand Prix

Antonelli took advantage of a safety car period following British driver Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash at Suzuka

The Independent UK

Ollie Bearman escapes serious injury after crashing out of Japanese Grand Prix

Bearman lost control of his Haas at high speed as he attempted an aggressive pass on Alpine’s Franco Colapinto for 15th on the 22nd lap.

The Independent UK

Ollie Bearman exits Haas F1 car injured after massive crash at Japanese GP

The British 20-year-old driver lost control of his car and limped away from the scene of the accident

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Haas shares first updates on Oliver Bearman injury after 50G Japanese GP crash

Ollie Bearman crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix after a high-speed incident at Spoon Curve

Evening Standard

Mercedes continue early-season dominance as Kimi Antonelli pips George Russell to pole in Japan

Italian starts first on race day for the second time in as many races as Max Verstappen struggles to get to grips with his Red Bull

The Independent UK

Kimi Antonelli pips frustrated George Russell to pole at Japanese Grand Prix

Buoyed by his maiden victory in China, Antonelli delivered another composed performance to secure top spot in Suzuka

Motorsport

Ollie Bearman explains why Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win was "very special"

Ollie Bearman said Kimi Antonelli’s maiden Formula 1 win was a special moment that also boosted his own belief that he can become a grand prix winner

The Independent UK

From Tokyo to Coventry: Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu on his journey to F1’s ‘piranha club’

EXCLUSIVE: The Japanese engineer by trade is leading a team currently positioned above Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. He speaks to Kieran Jackson, ahead of his home race in Suzuka, about his road to the top-table, ignoring Drive to Survive and why Ollie Bearman ‘has no ceiling at all’

Motorsport

Winners and losers from F1's spectacular Chinese Grand Prix

On a circuit that proved less critical for energy harvesting, Formula 1's class of 2026 managed to put on a show. The Chinese Grand Prix had something for everyone, supplying both feel-good stories and horror shows all at once, and here's who was leading the cast in each genre

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP: Antonelli takes maiden win as Hamilton scores first Ferrari podium

The Italian dominated from pole position to lead a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Hamilton

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