Rain had been forecast for Sunday throughout the weekend, and started falling around an hour before the start of the race at 2pm local time in Japan. Conditions stabilised so that drivers were able to take a regular standing start, all starting on the intermediate tyres, but the high amount of spray meant that visibility […]
Rumours emerged in Singapore last week that two teams – Red Bull and Aston Martin – may have breached the $145 million budget cap for 2021 as the FIA prepared to issue compliance certificates on Wednesday. Both teams stringently denied the allegations, but the FIA’s decision to postpone issuing the certificates until Monday has caused […]
It may have been away for three years, but the Japanese Grand Prix remains a firm fans’ favourite – which also includes the Autosport team. From iconic title deciders to the unique setting and culture Formula 1 embraces on its trip to the far east, the race is awash of history and famous moments from […]
Alpine announced on Saturday that one-time grand prix winner Gasly will complete its line-up for next year, joining on a multi-year deal to partner fellow Frenchman Esteban Ocon. In an interview with Formula 1, Gasly said there had “always been links” to Renault through his career, but “nothing really serious” until a seat opened up […]
Outgoing Williams F1 driver Latifi is making his maiden appearance at Suzuka this weekend, but hit a bit of trouble during second practice when he turned too early for the final chicane. Thus, Latifi turned onto the portion of track that is used for the west circuit layout of Suzuka, which turns right before the […]
The Aston Martin driver advanced to Q3 for only the fifth time this season, scraping through Q2 by only three thousandths of a second ahead of Daniel Ricciardo, before going on to secure ninth on the grid for what is set to be his final grand prix start at Suzuka. At the end of Q2, […]
Verstappen, who will be guaranteed a second title this weekend if he wins and takes fastest lap, found just shy of three tenths over Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc to head the pack. Although there was some surprise that FP1 and FP2 took place at all given the pre-event forecast for a washout, the wet […]
De Vries replaces Pierre Gasly, who has been released from an ongoing contract to drive for Alpine next season. The 27-year-old has put himself in a prime spot to one day potentially replace Sergio Perez and join his friend and countryman Max Verstappen in the Red Bull Racing line-up. “I’m extremely excited to be joining […]
At 37, Hamilton is the second-oldest driver on the F1 grid behind Fernando Alonso, having made his debut back in 2007. Hamilton’s existing contract with Mercedes expires at the end of the 2023 season, but he has shown little sign of considering next year to be his last in F1. Mercedes team principal Wolff said […]
Perez scored his second win of the 2022 season in Singapore last weekend, controlling proceedings at the front of the pack after seizing the lead from pole-sitter Charles Leclerc at the start. It ended a run of form that saw Perez struggle to match Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen for form. In the eight-race run […]