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Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 drivers have little influence in the coming discussions over the sport’s new power units, as the first races exposed problems that now need fixing.
Canadian collector Darren Jack has acquired an Ayrton Senna helmet from 1994, and even a reported $1 million offer from a Formula 1 driver in Suzuka was not enough to pry it away.
Alexander Wurz says Formula 1 drivers are firing off ideas in a busy WhatsApp group as discussions loom over possible changes to the 2026 power unit rules.
Fresh images show progress at Qiddiya Speed Park Track, the Saudi Arabian circuit planned to join the Formula 1 calendar from 2028. The headline feature is The Blade, a towering opening corner built above a concert hall.
Arvid Lindblad aquaplaned into the barriers during a Pirelli tyre test at Suzuka, damaging the front of his Racing Bulls car but avoiding a serious hit. The British driver was back out later in the session.
George Russell’s Japanese Grand Prix unraveled after a Mercedes power unit software bug, costing him track position and a likely podium as Kimi Antonelli capitalized on a well-timed pit stop.
Max Verstappen says he is trying to talk himself into full commitment this season, but admits the effort feels “not very healthy” as his enjoyment of Formula 1 fades.
Suzuka, like Melbourne before it, exposed the same problem again: modern Formula 1 is spending too much time managing energy and not enough time attacking the lap. After the Bearman-Colapinto crash, the FIA says April will bring meetings to decide whether the new regulations need fine-tuning.
Toto Wolff says Formula 1 could use Christian Horner’s personality, but made clear he would not want to work with his old rival again.
Kimi Antonelli grabbed his second win of the 2026 season at Suzuka, Oscar Piastri finally got a race finish and Pierre Gasly quietly produced one of the weekend’s best drives. Here are the ratings from Japan.
Charles Leclerc says Mercedes and George Russell tried to muddle the picture over team radio during their fight for third at the Japanese Grand Prix, only for Ferrari to call it out in real time.
Jacques Villeneuve says Franco Colapinto should have been punished after Oliver Bearman’s violent Japanese Grand Prix crash, with race officials taking no action despite the heavy contact and concern over the speed difference between the cars.