Japanese Grand Prix

Russell says turbulence from modern F1 cars is causing helmet problems in 2024

Ryan McGahey5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Following a comment made over team radio during last Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, Russell explains how dirty air from 2024 Formula 1 cars has created an issue with crash helmets. Dirty air has long been a sticking point in Formula 1, with the current era of regulations introduced in 2022 targeting a significant…

Wolff says the 2024 F1 season can still be “exciting” even as he predicts more Verstappen dominance

Magdalena Put5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

After retiring with a brake issue barely three laps into the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen claimed victory from pole position in Japan, remaining unchallenged throughout the race to finish 12 seconds ahead of his Red Bull teammate. Ferrari have established themselves as second-best, with McLaren emerging as the third force behind the front-runners. It’s…

Vasseur expects Leclerc to fix recent F1 qualifying struggles: “He will be back soon”

Melis Öktür5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Despite Charles Leclerc’s recent problems in qualifying, Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has supported him to get back to his best very soon. Leclerc, who has 23 Formula One pole positions in his career, has been unable to replicate some of his one-lap wonders from previous seasons at the Scuderia so far in 2024. Qualifying…

Russell: “It was a late move from my side” as he “made contact” with Piastri in F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Setting off on the second standing start on the white-walled hard compound tyres, George Russell wasted no time in overtaking Yuki Tsunoda after the Japanese driver had got him on the first lap following the resumption. Reporting some degradation, vibrations, and helmet issues throughout the race, Russell finished the Japanese Grand Prix in P7, with…

RB F1 CEO Bayer: Tsunoda has taken a “step forward pace-wise and mentally” in 2024 F1 season

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Peter Hardenacke of Sky Germany caught up with Peter Bayer, the CEO of RB F1, following a memorable Japanese Grand Prix, where Yuki Tsunoda’s performance captivated his home crowd. Bayer couldn’t hide his enthusiasm, applauding Tsunoda for securing points in his home race, powered by a Honda engine. This achievement marked a significant moment, being…

“Something we’ll discuss and review” — Norris on staying out and creating a tyre delta to Leclerc at F1 Japanese GP

Syrine Ferchichi5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Qualifying a brilliant third for the Japanese Grand Prix behind both Red Bull drivers, there were hopes for Lando Norris to secure a podium finish, given the track’s challenging nature for overtaking. However, his prospects quickly faded during the race as both Ferraris demonstrated superior race pace and tyre management, pushing him back to fifth….

Wolff seeks answers after F1 Japanese GP: “A poor first stint cost us today and we need to find out why that was”

David Coath5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Mercedes finished Sunday’s F1 Japanese Grand Prix with P7 for George Russell and P9 for Lewis Hamilton. Team Principal Toto Wolff reflected on the strategy and the work ahead for his team saying “this is such a tough fight so we just, we just need to get it done.” When the lights went out in…

Piastri praises “impressive” Leclerc for pulling off a one-stop at the F1 Japanese GP

Rachel Stephens5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

As the race unfolded at Suzuka, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri found himself grappling with tyre wear during the Japanese Grand Prix. He was also in a fight with Fernando Alonso and George Russell, ultimately finishing in P8, securing four points for the team on a tricky day. In the closing laps of the race, Mercedes’ George…

Lewis Hamilton walks away from interview following question about Ferrari’s performance at F1 Japanese GP

David Coath5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Lewis Hamilton has another 20 races of the season to go with Mercedes before heading to Scuderia Ferrari. The 7-time F1 Drivers’ World Champion was less than impressed in Suzuka after his P9 finish saw him being asked post-race as to whether he was jealous of the speed of Ferrari. Hamilton was blunt in his…

A happy Sainz on P3 in F1 Japanese GP: “Improved race pace allows us to have more strategic flexibility”

Lucrezia Costa5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

The Ferrari driver was the author of a brilliant performance today in Suzuka, which led Sainz to his third podium of 2024. Starting from P4, he pulled off great moves at Spoon on both Mercedes drivers, as well as overtaking Lando Norris. Finally, he also passed Charles Leclerc on a one-stop strategy, taking the final…