Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri McLaren boss Andrea Stella was singing Piastri’s praises after the Australian finished second in his first grand prix start of F1’s new era Motorsport · Mar 31
Oscar Piastri hailed for "really smart" Japanese Grand Prix drive Oscar Piastri earned praise from Alex Brundle after a smart and composed drive to second place in Japan Motorsport · Mar 30
Analysis: Would Oscar Piastri have won Japanese GP without a safety car? Oscar Piastri was in the fight for victory throughout the Japanese Grand Prix, but the timing of his pitstop and the safety car undid his hopes for McLaren. But could he have won without that untimely intervention? Motorsport · Mar 30
Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podium McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella suspects a multitude of factors all contributed to the team's 'surprising' performance at the Japanese Grand Prix Motorsport · Mar 30
Damon Hill explains why Japanese GP was 'entertaining': "It's tactical" Damon Hill says Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations are producing tactical and entertaining racing Motorsport · Mar 30
What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference Motorsport · Mar 30
'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend Elated by one of the best weekends he's ever enjoyed in Formula One in Suzuka, Oscar Piastri has predicted McLaren can now cause headaches for Mercedes. AAP · Mar 29
Oscar Piastri enjoys 'one of his best' F1 weekends but still work to do for McLaren The McLaren driver took his first podium of 2026 with second at the Japanese Grand Prix Motorsport · Mar 29
F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP Leading figures in Formula One have called for an urgent safety review after the British driver Oliver Bearman was involved in a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix The Guardian - UK · Mar 29
Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix As a scary accident for Oliver Bearman further exposed pain points in Formula 1's 2026 regulations, the fight for the 2026 world championship received several intriguing twists Motorsport · Mar 29
Oscar Piastri showed McLaren can “hang on” after Suzuka breakthrough, says Karun Chandhok Karun Chandhok believes McLaren’s strong Japanese Grand Prix showed the team has taken a major step forward and can stay in the fight Motorsport · Mar 29
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 · Mar 29
Vote for the best driver in the 2026 F1 Japanese GP Kimi Antonelli might have claimed victory in the Suzuka race, but who do you think was the best driver in Japan? Motorsport · Mar 29
Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win Oscar Piastri has finished his first race of the F1 season and come home second behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Japan Grand Prix. AAP · Mar 29
Evening Standard · Mar 29 Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix to overtake George Russell in race for F1 title Italian becomes youngest F1 championship leader
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29 Kimi Antonelli wins Japan Grand Prix to become youngest F1 championship leader Italian leads his Mercedes teammate George Russell by nine points with Oscar Piastri second for McLaren in his first race of the season
Motorsport · Mar 29 Five quick takeaways from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Kimi Antonelli wins again and moves into the championship lead
Autosport · Mar 29 F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Antonelli to victory At Suzuka, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to clinch a second F1 win; he took the championship lead in the process
Motorsport · Mar 29 F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Kimi Antonelli to victory At Suzuka, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to clinch a second F1 win, taking the championship lead in the process
Motorsport · Mar 28 Lando Norris in "catch-up" mode at F1 Japanese GP as struggles continue The McLaren driver endured very limited running in practice, which put him on the back foot for the rest of the Suzuka weekend
The Independent UK · Mar 28 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 Guardian - AU · Mar 28 Kimi Antonelli on F1 Japanese GP pole in Mercedes lockout with George Russell Italian finished 0.298sec ahead of George Russell as Oscar Piastri qualified third, with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris fifth
Autosport · Mar 28 F1 Japanese GP: Antonelli on pole again, Verstappen out in Q2 Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around
Motorsport · Mar 28 F1 Japanese GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole, Max Verstappen out in Q2 Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Ollie Bearman crash - latest: FIA release statement after 191mph shunt in Japan F1’s governing body has spoken out after the British 20-year-old endured a massive crash on Sunday