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F1 | FP3 | Japanese GP | McLaren leads Russell as grass fires hit Suzuka again

FP3 of the 2025 Japanese GP began in Suzuka following a chaotic FP2 filled with red flags, full report and results below. Broadcasters opened coverage with a spotlight on Jack Doohan, who had suffered a heavy crash during FP2. Despite the severity of the incident, Alpine managed to completely rebuild his car, allowing the rookie…

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George Russell during FP1 - Japanese GP 2025
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George Russell reflects on positive day for Mercedes at F1 Japanese GP

With a week in between, the break has allowed the drivers to return stronger to the asphalt at the F1 Japanese GP in Suzuka, including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. With both free practice sessions completed, one driver stands out aside from the McLarens: Russell in his Mercedes. During the first laps on Suzuka’s track,…

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Russell: McLaren F1 will be challenging to compete with despite Mercedes’ 2025 progress

Making the podium at the opening races of the 2025 F1 season, George Russell is optimistic about Mercedes’ trajectory this year ahead of the F1 Japanese GP. Still, he admits that McLaren’s current form makes them the team to beat. It’s early days, but Russell has helped lift Mercedes to second in the Constructors’ Championship….

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Toto Wolff at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
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Wolff: Russell on course to become the benchmark driver in F1

Mercedes’ George Russell took another podium with a third-place finish at the Chinese GP. Team boss Toto Wolff was quick to praise the Briton’s performance given the difficult circumstances. Wolff said people have forgotten how good Russell is since he was paired with the legendary Lewis Hamilton, and now the rising star Kimi Antonelli. A…

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Fred Vasseur says Ferrari are not bothered by the criticisms they have faced after the disqualifications of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton from the F1 Chinese GP
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Vasseur unbothered by criticism of Ferrari after F1 Chinese GP disqualifications

Team principal Fred Vasseur has addressed the double disqualification that Ferrari endured at the F1 Chinese GP after Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag in fifth and sixth place respectively on Sunday. Although Hamilton secured his and Ferrari’s first Sprint pole and cruised to victory in the Sprint race on Saturday, the…

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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has addressed Charles Leclerc's surprising pace and Lewis Hamilton's sudden drop in performance at the Chinese GP last Sunday
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Vasseur: Ferrari “surprised” by Leclerc’s pace after sustaining damage at F1 Chinese GP

Team principal Fred Vasseur has opened up about Charles Leclerc’s unexpected pace and Lewis Hamilton’s sudden drop in performance at the F1 Chinese GP as the Ferrari duo took the chequered flag in fifth and sixth place respectively on Sunday. Although he bounced back from his poor showing in Melbourne in a stellar fashion to…

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Mercdes George Russell celebrates his second podium of 2025
George Russell celebrates P3 for the second consecutive Grand Prix Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Toto Wolff: No happiness until Mercedes start regularly winning F1 races again

Toto Wolff reflects on a strong showing from Mercedes in the F1 Chinese GP as the team aims to build on the W16. Emboldened by the team’s strong start to the season, he sets his sights on winning races and competing for championships. With Mercedes kicking off their 2025 Formula 1 season with 2 consecutive…

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Andrea Stella has said that the brake issue faced by Lando Norris at the F1 Chinese GP is unacceptable for McLaren from a reliability standpoint
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“Not acceptable from a reliability point of view” — Stella on brake issue that Norris experienced at F1 Chinese GP

Team principal Andrea Stella has addressed the late brake issue that Lando Norris encountered at the Shanghai International Circuit as McLaren secured their first 1-2 finish of the season at the F1 Chinese GP.  After aborting his final flying lap in Q3 due to a couple of mistakes and starting from third on the grid…

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George Russell took third at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
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George Russell feels he is “maximising” results following F1 Chinese GP podium

Mercedes’ George Russell kept his podium finish streak alive with third place at the F1 Chinese GP. The three-time race winner was “pleased” to stand on the podium again. Pleased to finish third In qualifying, Russell split the McLarens by starting from second after trying something “different“. After qualifying, the Briton was expecting to finish…

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