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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Motorsport

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’

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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

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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

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton left furious at Ferrari as George Russell capitalises for thrilling Australian GP victory

Russell lost his lead at the start to Charles Leclerc but when Ferrari opted not to pit either driver, Mercedes saw their opportunity to claim an impressive one-two finish at the season-opener

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Axed F1 driver handed surprise Haas reprieve for 2026 season

The 23-year-old will take on his new role after his first stint in F1 was cut short in double quick time

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Ollie Bearman on ‘horrible’ 2026 F1 unknown as Haas reveal new car livery

The 20-year-old impressed in his rookie campaign and scored more points than teammate Esteban Ocon

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Why Guenther Steiner believes Ollie Bearman is Ferrari-ready: "Obvious candidate"

Guenther Steiner picked Ollie Bearman as his 2025 rookie of the year after the Haas driver outscored team-mate Esteban Ocon

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New rules, new cars and a new team: Why F1 will be more unpredictable than ever in 2026

Plenty is unknown less than three months from the start of the new season in Melbourne, Australia on 8 March

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F1 Qatar GP: Oscar Piastri takes sprint race pole from George Russell and Lando Norris

Oscar Piastri takes Qatar GP sprint race pole ahead of George Russell and F1 title rival Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen only sixth

Autosport

F1 Qatar GP: Piastri bolts to sprint race pole from Russell and Norris

Oscar Piastri takes Qatar GP sprint race pole ahead of George Russell and F1 title rival Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen only sixth

Autosport

Autosport Awards Fan Voting extended: Select your Driver of the Year and more until 5 January

Voting for this season’s Autosport Awards, which include two new categories, gives fans the chance to highlight the best across motorsport

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Autosport Awards Fan Voting extended: Select your Driver of the Year and more until January 5

Let us know your opinion on the top drivers, rookies, stories, and surprises across all of motorsport in 2025!

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Ollie Bearman explains what transformed his F1 season after difficult 2025 season start

The Haas rookie says his turnaround isn’t down to a single fix

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Martin Brundle backs British star Ollie Bearman for Ferrari F1 seat

Ferrari academy driver Bearman drove to a career-best fourth-place finish at the last race in Mexico

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Ollie Bearman thrilled with nerve-wracking fourth-place finish in Mexico

The young Briton gave a colourful description of his daring overtake on four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

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