Japanese Grand Prix News
Toto Wolff insists Mercedes made a "big step forward" in their understanding of their 2024 car at Suzuka despite another poor race result.
Sky Sports F1 take a look at the key talking points from the Japanese Grand Prix weekend at Suzuka.
Lando Norris admitted he felt as though he was "fighting a losing battle" against the Ferraris in the Japanese GP.
Lewis Hamilton has explained why he let George Russell pass him during what Mercedes boss Toto Wolff described as an "atrocious" first stint at the Japanese GP.
Max Verstappen returned to winning ways to head a resounding Red Bull one-two in a Japanese GP restarted after Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon's big crash
Max Verstappen says there is a rare "question mark" over the strength of Red Bull's race pace heading into Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur insists he is "not worried" by Charles Leclerc being outperformed by departing team-mate Carlos Sainz during the early stages of this season.
An encouraged Lewis Hamilton is optimistic Mercedes have found an improved direction to move forward with their inconsistent 2024 car.
Max Verstappen edged out Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez to claim pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen established himself as favourite for Japanese Grand Prix qualifying by leading a one-two from Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in final practice at Suzuka.
Williams boss James Vowles described Logan Sargeant's crash in Japanese Grand Prix practice as "frustrating" as the team's lack of resources once more came into focus.
Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes is in a "sweeter spot" at the Japanese GP after the Silver Arrows delivered an improved display in their "best session" of the season.
Max Verstappen topped the one session of dry practice running that took place on an otherwise rain-affected Japanese GP Friday.
Toto Wolff admits Sebastian Vettel is "someone you can never discount" in his considerations for who replaces Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen topped first practice from Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in an upgraded RB20 at Suzuka, but Williams suffered a fresh setback.
Look back at all the key updates and watch the best video from the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
George Russell believes that not penalising Fernando Alonso for his driving in the closing laps of the Australian GP would have "opened a can of worms"
Lewis Hamilton says he "would love" for Sebastian Vettel to return to F1 and outlines the type of driver he'd like to see replace him at Mercedes.
Ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1's strategy expert Bernie Collins analyses the challenges of Suzuka, and explains how Ferrari have improved.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will attend this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix after altering his plans to miss the event.
| Sat 31st Aug | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 11:15am | 11:30am |
| Qualifying | 2:15pm | 3:00pm |
| Sun 1st Sep | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 12:30pm | 2:00pm |
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 295 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | 225 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 192 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | 179 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | 172 |
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull | 434 |
| 2 | McLaren | 404 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 370 |
| 4 | Mercedes | 276 |
| 5 | Aston Martin | 74 |
| Sat 31st Aug | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 3 | 11:15am | 11:30am |
| Qualifying | 2:15pm | 3:00pm |
| Sun 1st Sep | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 12:30pm | 2:00pm |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 295 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | 225 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 192 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | 179 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | 172 |
| # | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull | 434 |
| 2 | McLaren | 404 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 370 |
| 4 | Mercedes | 276 |
| 5 | Aston Martin | 74 |
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