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Suzuka has two sides to it. It’s a stunning track, one of the most captivating on the calendar and a true gem on the calendar. But, especially in recent years, overtakes has become extremely difficult here due to a layout that offers few real opportunities to attack and the lack of multiple DRS zones from the previous rules era to facilitate such manoeuvres. However, the new 2026 regulations have changed this dynamic, offering new possibilities to the drivers. In certain situations, the boost, combined with overtaking mode, can become significantly more effective than the old DRS, generating substantial speed differences…
By Balazs Szabo on 01 Apr 2026, 10:21 Ferrari is wasting no time during Formula 1’s unexpected spring hiatus. With the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix cancelled, the Scuderia has reorganized its schedule to make the most of the month‑long break, combining simulator development with two key on‑track sessions that will support both the 2025 and 2026 programmes.f TPC Testing at Mugello with Ferrari’s Development Drivers The first commitment comes immediately. On Wednesday, Ferrari’s test team will take to the Mugello circuit for two days of TPC (Testing of Previous Cars) running. Unlike race weekends, the SF‑25—not the current…
Suzuka has two sides to it. It’s a stunning track, one of the most captivating on the calendar and a true gem on the calendar. But, especially in recent years, overtakes has become extremely difficult here due to a layout that offers few real opportunities to attack and the lack of multiple DRS zones from the previous rules era to facilitate such manoeuvres. However, the new 2026 regulations have changed this dynamic, offering new possibilities to the drivers. In certain situations, the boost, combined with overtaking mode, can become significantly more effective than the old DRS, generating substantial speed differences…
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has opened up about his title fight with his team-mate Damon Hill in 1996. The Canadian driver entered his rookie F1 season with Williams in 1996 and was straight into a title fight with his team-mate Hill. He ultimately finished second behind the Briton with 78 points, compared to Hill’s 97. Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher ended the season in third behind the two Williams drivers. While he missed out on the title, Villeneuve explained during an episode of the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast that he had no ill feelings about the outcome. “Oh, I…
Despite winning in Japan by a considerable margin, Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he needs “to raise my game” when it comes to race starts, after he lost five positions on the opening lap. After qualifying on pole position for the second round in a row the day before, the Mercedes driver found himself dropping down the order at lights out on Sunday thanks to a slow start, something which his team mate George Russell also struggled with. Ferrari have developed a habit of executing great launches so far this season, but it was McLaren’s Oscar Piastri who surged from…
Lando Norris has admitted McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri was “unfortunate” not to win the Japanese Grand Prix last Sunday.The Australian soared into the lead of the race on the opening lap following a strong launch off the lead and held onto the top position until the pit stop phase of the race.Moments after Piastri opted to pit, a safety car was called and provided Kimi Antonelli with a cheap pit stop.Antonelli went on to win the grand prix while Piastri was forced to settle for second place. With Norris behind in fifth, the Briton has admitted disappointment that McLaren couldn’t…
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said: “In general, the reason for adding a 350kW super-clip is that we would like to avoid drivers having to do a lift and coast. Because if there is a lift and coast, there is an even bigger speed differential with the car that is following.”It is a case that should be studied with a certain level of analytical approach. I don’t think a simple solution exists.”It is in the agenda of (governing body) the FIA in terms of the aspects of these 2026 regulations that should be improved. We don’t want to wait for…
By Balazs Szabo on 30 Mar 2026, 04:00 Audi left the Japanese Grand Prix with a mixture of encouragement and frustration after both cars reached the chequered flag for the first time this season — but early‑race struggles ultimately denied the team a chance to score its first points in Formula 1. The German manufacturer finally managed to get both cars to the grid after a difficult start to its debut campaign, but neither Nico Hülkenberg nor Gabriel Bortoleto got away cleanly when the lights went out. The poor launches left both drivers on the back foot, forcing them into…
Isack Hadjar has admitted that the mood inside the Red Bull camp after Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix was “not good”. The Frenchman endured a frustrating 53-lap race at the Suzuka Circuit that ultimately resulted in a point-less P12 finish, as Red Bull continued their difficult start to the 2026 campaign. Hadjar started P8 having out-qualified team mate Max Verstappen for the second time this season after the Dutchman failed to reach the final segment of Qualifying.But he lost several positions over the opening laps having depleted his battery and spent the first stage of the race becoming frustrated behind Arvid…
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has pleaded with Oliver Bearman not to ‘beat himself up’, following his Formula 1 driver’s frightening crash in the Japanese Grand Prix. After qualifying a lowly 18th and making an earlier pitstop than most, Bearman was approaching 17th-placed Franco Colapinto’s Alpine with a 28mph speed difference coming into Spoon, which came as a surprise to him. The Briton lost control at 191mph, crashing into the wall with a 50G impact. He hobbled out of his car and was diagnosed with a right knee contusion. Bearman was apologetic following the accident, but Komatsu was keen…