Kimi Antonelli Secures Second Pole of the Season at Suzuka
Neither Antonelli, Russell, nor Piastri improved on their final Q3 attempts
Formula 1
Antonelli Sets Pace in Final Practice Ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton initially set the pace on soft tyres
Oscar Piastri Tops FP2 Times Ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton was among the first out as the session began
Russell Leads Mercedes One-Two in Japanese GP First Practice
Williams’ Alex Albon narrowly avoided a crash before later colliding with Sergio Perez
Max Verstappen Removes Journalist from Suzuka Media Session
The tension dates back to last season
Fernando Alonso To Miss Japanese GP Media Day After Birth Of First Child
The team added that Alonso will be at Suzuka in time for Friday
Audi F1 Boss Jonathan Wheatley Departs Team
Mattia Binotto will assume Wheatley’s responsibilities for the time being
Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner Win Planning Row Over Pergola
A previous application for retrospective approval was rejected last year
Formula 1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix in April
No replacement races will be arranged during that month
Kimi Antonelli Wins Chinese Grand Prix, Becomes Second-Youngest F1 Winner
Antonelli crossed the line seven seconds ahead of teammate
Kimi Antonelli Becomes Youngest Pole Sitter After Shanghai Qualifying
Q3 started with a scare for Russell, who reported car issues
George Russell Wins Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Ahead of Ferrari
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished second
George Russell Secures Sprint Pole at Chinese Grand Prix
The Mercedes driver clocked 1:31.520, 0.289 seconds ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli
Russell Leads Mercedes 1–2 in Free Practice Session at Chinese GP
Russell set the fastest lap of 1:32.741
Chinese EV Giant BYD is in Talks to Enter Formula 1
BYD could use technology from its high-end Yangwang range
Mercedes Rival Horner With Bid for £448 Mln Alpine Stake
Any investment could deepen cooperation between the teams
George Russell Wins Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes Seal Opening 1–2
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the podium
Russell Claims 2026 Australian GP Pole as Antonelli Joins Him on Front Row
George Russell Tops Final Australian GP Practice as Kimi Antonelli Crashes
Home favourite Oscar Piastri finished fourth
Oscar Piastri Sets Fastest Time in F1 Australian Grand Prix FP2
Max Verstappen and reigning champion Lando Norris were sixth and seventh
Charles Leclerc Tops First Practice Session at 2026 Australian Grand Prix
The practice session saw several interruptions and technical problems
Alex Dunne Joins Alpine Academy Ahead of New F2 Season
Flavio Briatore said the team was impressed by Dunne’s performances in Formula 2
Aston Martin to Limit Running in Australian GP Over Vibration Concerns
The problem is serious for the drivers’ health
Aston Martin Might Skip Australian Grand Prix Due to Underdeveloped Car
Technical director Adrian Newey must reconsider development plans