The 2025 edition of the race featured just 15 overtakes after the opening lap, whereas this year saw that number exceeded in the first 16 laps of the race prior to the first pit stops taking place.

Mercedes has been untouchable so far this season, but in Japan, it looks set to face challenges on multiple fronts.

Oscar Piastri was happy to be nearer to Mercedes in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, but says McLaren still needs to find pace and grip.

Jak Crawford is getting back behind the wheel of an F1 car at Suzuka this weekend in what will be another key milestone in the American's development.

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies hopes his team can improve before the Japanese Grand Prix after a tough weekend in China.

That the USA now hosts three Formula 1 races signals shifts in perception by Americans and by the series. And, gratifyingly, those three U.S. venues offer very different products. We assess all three in the new RACER magazine, Issue 336: here we examine the most well established.

Max Verstappen admits the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be tougher to win from pole position than his recent triumph in Japan but insists that he’s going to give it everything to hold off the McLarens behind him.In Suzuka two weeks ago, Verstappen produced an excellent qualifying lap to secure...

Carlos Sainz is at risk of further punishment from the FIA after swearing when discussing a five-figure fine he was assessed for being “five seconds late” to the national anthem at the Japanese Grand Prix.The Spaniard was given a €10,000 ($11,120) fine for failing to be in position on the...

Red Bull came into this race weekend with a huge spotlight on the team. It was largely on the second seat and the driver change that had taken place, but it very much captured Max Verstappen in its glare, too.Verstappen had clearly not been happy with the decision to drop...

“Only he can do it.”High praise indeed for Max Verstappen, especially when it came from a smiling multiple world champion.Fernando Alonso did not hide his admiration when Verstappen crossed the line and bested the two McLaren drivers to pole position at Suzuka. The Spaniard has long been a fan of...