F1 snore-fest shows new cars badly needed: Up/Down Japanese GP
The 2025 Japanese GP showed a much more extreme change than next year’s technical regulations is needed to make racing at classic F1 tracks interesting
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Is Verstappen could be F1 title favourite after his Japanese GP win; McLaren might already need to back one of its drivers; question marks over whether Red Bull made the right choice with Tsunoda. These are the main takeaways from Suzuka
Take a look at some of the best F1 fan outfits from the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix – from replica race suits and helmets to homemade hats
McLaren’s dominance came to an end in Japan as Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to show the Woking team’s seasons will not be the cakewalk some suspected. Here’s how the world champion defeated his rivals
Word has it that Yuki Tsunoda is safe at Red Bull for the rest of the year. Elsewhere, Aston Martin and Cadillac mull their future line-ups; why Isack Hadjar has to practice his donuts; and what did Rossi tell Antonelli? What you missed at the 2025 Japanese GP
The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix saw many records equalled or broken – here is a list of those impressive achievements at Suzuka
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of 2025 at the Japanese Grand Prix, as he held off the chasing McLarens in an improved Red Bull, and held his nerve in a pitlane exit clash with Lando Norris
Fine margins between the frontrunners in qualifying for the 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix offer the promise of a close race on Sunday, with Max Verstappen starting on pole
Formula 1 arrives in Japan for the third round of the 2025 season, with McLaren still seen as favourite but with plenty of intrigue to see who can challenge the…
The 2025 Japanese GP showed a much more extreme change than next year’s technical regulations is needed to make racing at classic F1 tracks interesting
Is Verstappen could be F1 title favourite after his Japanese GP win; McLaren might already need to back one of its drivers; question marks over whether Red Bull made the right choice with Tsunoda. These are the main takeaways from Suzuka
Take a look at some of the best F1 fan outfits from the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix – from replica race suits and helmets to homemade hats
McLaren’s dominance came to an end in Japan as Max Verstappen put on a masterclass to show the Woking team’s seasons will not be the cakewalk some suspected. Here’s how the world champion defeated his rivals
Word has it that Yuki Tsunoda is safe at Red Bull for the rest of the year. Elsewhere, Aston Martin and Cadillac mull their future line-ups; why Isack Hadjar has to practice his donuts; and what did Rossi tell Antonelli? What you missed at the 2025 Japanese GP
The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix saw many records equalled or broken – here is a list of those impressive achievements at Suzuka
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of 2025 at the Japanese Grand Prix, as he held off the chasing McLarens in an improved Red Bull, and held his nerve in a pitlane exit clash with Lando Norris
Fine margins between the frontrunners in qualifying for the 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix offer the promise of a close race on Sunday, with Max Verstappen starting on pole
Formula 1 arrives in Japan for the third round of the 2025 season, with McLaren still seen as favourite but with plenty of intrigue to see who can challenge the…
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