Japanese Grand Prix News
Lewis Hamilton bemoaned a "pretty terrible" Japanese Grand Prix as he dropped away off the podium positions in the latter stages of Sunday's race to finish sixth.
The FIA has confirmed meetings will take place in April to discuss Formula 1's new regulations following Oliver Bearman's crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli claimed the Formula 1 world championship lead for the first time in his career after taking advantage of a well-timed Safety Car to win the Japanese Grand Prix.
Oliver Bearman avoided serious injury despite having limped away from his Haas following a heavy crash during the Japanese Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen says he is "beyond frustrated" after a shock elimination in the second part of qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.
George Russell says he is going into Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix "handcuffed" by the unsuccessful set-up change that blighted his qualifying performance.
Kimi Antonelli pounced on qualifying struggles for Mercedes team-mate George Russell to claim his second successive pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli continues to carry the momentum of his maiden F1 win from China at the Japanese Grand Prix after outpacing Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the final practice session before Qualifying at Suzuka.
Honda boss Koji Watanabe claimed Adrian Newey's comments about a lack of experience at the engine manufacturer were a "misunderstanding".
Lewis Hamilton admits he is "figuring out" his Ferrari car but sees a "north star" after a challenging Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix.
World champions McLaren outpaced early 2026 championship leaders Mercedes as Oscar Piastri topped the second Friday practice timesheet for the Japanese Grand Prix.
George Russell pipped team-mate Kimi Antonelli to the fastest time of first practice in an early show of Mercedes strength around Suzuka ahead 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.
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.
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.
Aston Martin are in the middle of a nightmare heading into the home Formula 1 event of their engine supplier Honda in Japan with Adrian Newey’s status as team principal also coming under the spotlight.
Sky Sports F1 look at the key talking points ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.
Look back at how the Japanese Grand Prix unfolded as Kimi Antonelli took victory and the championship lead.
Lewis Hamilton is confident there is "more to come" from him in the 2026 season having finally broken his podium duck at Ferrari.
Round three of the 2026 Formula 1 season takes the sport to one of its most legendary and revered circuits - Suzuka - for the Japanese Grand Prix.
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 72 |
| 2 | George Russell | 63 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 49 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 41 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 25 |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 72 |
| 2 | George Russell | 63 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 49 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 41 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 25 |
Find out the full schedule for F1 in 2026, who drives for who and how to watch it all live on Sky Sports
Don't miss out on a minute of race action and the best analysis from Martin Brundle, Nico Rosberg and more with Sky Sports.
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