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SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

F1 fans can now own a piece of Suzuka as track undergoes changes ahead of 2026 Japanese GP

Suzuka Circuit is selling pieces of removed track asphalt as it resurfaces sections of the Japanese Grand Prix venue

Motorsport

Kondo defends ex-F1 racer Jack Doohan after three Super Formula test crashes

The Alpine F1 reserve driver is expected to contest Super Formula in 2026, but his maiden test didn't go to plan

Motorsport

Kondo defends ex-F1 driver Doohan despite three crashes in Super Formula test

The Alpine F1 reserve driver is expected to contest Super Formula in 2026, but his maiden test didn't go to plan

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Ugochukwu tops Suzuka Super Formula test as Doohan crashes three times

Ugochukwu leads the way in the annual Suzuka December test, while Doohan endures a difficult start to life in Super Formula

Autosport

Ugo Ugochukwu tops Suzuka Super Formula test as Jack Doohan crashes three times

Ugochukwu leads the way in the annual Suzuka December test, while Doohan endures a difficult start to life in Super Formula

Motorsport

On this day in 2005: Kimi Raikkonen’s Suzuka masterclass

Just five F1 races have ever been won from 17th or lower on the grid. One of them was the 2005 Japanese GP, with a sensational drive by Kimi Raikkonen

Motorsport

On this day: Raikkonen’s Suzuka masterclass

Just five F1 races have ever been won from 17th or lower on the grid. One of them was the 2005 Japanese GP, with a sensational drive by Kimi Raikkonen

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Fired-Up Lando Norris Eyes First-Lap Shot at Max Verstappen in F1 Miami GP

Lando Norris is aiming to make a move on Max Verstappen at the start of Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, but doesn't anticipate a repeat of April's Suzuka race if he can't pass at Turn 1.

Motorsport

Norris not expecting Suzuka repeat in starting behind Verstappen at F1 Miami GP

Lando Norris is aiming to make a move on Max Verstappen at the start of Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, but doesn't anticipate a repeat of April's Suzuka race if he can't pass at Turn 1.

Autosport

Red Bull claims McLaren is too quick after dominant Friday at Bahrain GP

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears McLaren is "a few tenths" too quick for any of its rivals in Bahrain, with a repeat of Max Verstappen's outstanding Suzuka victory unlikely.

Autosport

Impossible for Verstappen to repeat Suzuka heroics in Bahrain - Horner

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears McLaren is "a few tenths" too quick for any of its rivals in Bahrain, with a repeat of Max Verstappen's outstanding Suzuka victory unlikely.

Motorsport

Russell sympathises with Sainz’s “pretty expensive poo” at Japanese Grand Prix

George Russell has explained the bathroom-based pressures facing Formula 1 drivers ahead of a grand prix in the wake of Carlos Sainz being hit with a fine for missing the start of the national anthem at Suzuka.

Autosport

Shit happens - Russell defends tardy Sainz after controversial €20k fine

Motorsport

Alonso on panic after 'boring' Suzuka race: "F1 has always been like that"

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso thinks Formula 1 observers should calm down a little after last weekend's Suzuka race left media looking answers on how to improve the racing.

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Why the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix wasn’t boring

The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix wasn’t a thriller. But to say it was boring would do an injustice not only to the race itself, but to one of the greatest performances by one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.

Motorsport

How a trio of rookies impressed at the F1 Japanese GP

For a circuit as famously difficult to master as Suzuka, seeing three Formula 1 rookies secure points during the Japanese Grand Prix is a testament to the ability of the new breed of driver coming through the ranks.

The Independent UK

McLaren’s ‘panic’ F1 strategy slammed as Norris loses out to Verstappen in Japan

McLaren’s decision to pit Norris on the same lap as race winner Verstappen was criticised by 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve in Suzuka

Motorsport

Damon Hill’s surprise reaction to Max Verstappen’s pole lap

Known for being critical of the four-time world champion, Hill's four-word reaction to the Red Bull driver's Suzuka 1ualifying lap is rather unexpected

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The Guardian - UK

Red Bull risk losing Max Verstappen after show of force at Suzuka

Team’s fall from grace has been similar to Manchester City’s and rivals are circling around the world champion

The Independent UK

F1 weather forecast: Chances of rain for Japan Grand Prix in Suzuka

The third race of the 2025 F1 season could be impacted by rain in Suzuka

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton falls short of Ferrari potential in Japan GP qualifying: ‘Not good enough’

The seven-time world champion endured a disappointing end to qualifying for race three in Suzuka

The Guardian - AU

Max Verstappen on pole after blistering final lap in F1 Japanese GP qualifying – as it happened

Max Verstappen pipped Lando Norris to pole position at Suzuka in a dramatic finish to qualifying in Japan

The Guardian - UK

Japan F1 GP practice stopped four times but Tsunoda still delivers for Red Bull

A Jack Doohan crash and two trackside fires at Suzuka contributed to four red flags at incident-filled Japan F1 GP practice

Evening Standard

Japanese Grand Prix: McLaren dominate in chaotic Suzuka practice with four red flags

Grass twice caught fire on the side of the circuit during second practice session

TechRadar

How to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2025: TV & live streams, schedule, start time, channel, Verstappen takes pole

Here's how to watch a Japanese Grand Prix 2025 live stream from anywhere – can the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri make it three from three at Suzuka?

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