Suzuka Preview: Mercedes Chase Third Straight Victory
Two weeks have passed since the last round, but the Formula 1 action shows no signs of slowing down as the drivers prepare for the exhilarating challenge of the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Two weeks have passed since the last round, but the Formula 1 action shows no signs of slowing down as the drivers prepare for the exhilarating challenge of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Lando Norris believes McLaren will have the best Formula 1 car later this season despite a challenging start to his title defence. Norris suffered his first DNS last time out in China after an electrical issue on the power unit and was only fifth in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
A rule change introduced for qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix aimed at reducing the amount of ‘lifting and coasting’ required on a fast lap has been largely welcomed by drivers.
George Russell says it is "not right" Mercedes' rivals are trying to slow them down after their front wing came under the spotlight ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
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Formula 1 moves on to the Suzuka Circuit this weekend for the Japanese Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions are in store for the drivers and teams? It looks set to be a dry and clear start to the event, with no rainfall currently forecast when the action begins.
In sport there is something called the Sophomore Slump. This is when an athlete in their rookie campaign performs at a high level, and when they return the following year the results don’t match expectations. This can occur for a variety or reasons.
Lewis Hamilton is confident there is "more to come" from him in the 2026 season having finally broken his podium duck at Ferrari. On his 26th race weekend appearance for F1's most-famous team a fortnight ago in China, Hamilton raced strongly to claim third place behind the Mercedes drivers, and end…
Melbourne and Shanghai both provided plenty of action and two different winners from the opening two rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Mercedes clearly leading the way as a team.
Toto Wolff is wary of "political knives" towards Mercedes as they look to continue their perfect start to the 2026 Formula 1 season at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Monday 23 March 2026 08:18, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Look back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place at the Japanese Grand Prix.
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks at how Lewis Hamilton put a difficult year behind him and found his smile again this season.