NEW: F1 responds as fans accuse them of hiding ‘super-clipping’ on Antonelli’s pole lap Formula One Management has denied claims they edited footage of Andrea Kimi Antonelli's pole-winning lap to disguise his car "super-clipping". More:

NEW: IndyCar driver McLaughlin cleared of injury after crashing through barrier at Barber IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin suffered a shocking crash in practice for this weekend's race at Barber Motorsport Park. More:

NEW: Lap time watch: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix One team is performing even better at Suzuka than last year compared to Mercedes: Audi should have had both cars in Q3. More:

NEW: Russell concerned for race prospects after “massive” set-up change in qualifying George Russell says there is little he can do to remedy his compromised set-up after struggling in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. More:

NEW: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. More:

NEW: Parts of Suzuka still a challenge for drivers says Antonelli after second pole position Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he felt “handcuffed on driving” due to Formula 1’s new power units but said the track is still a challenge in places. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/28/p... #F1

NEW: Verstappen claims journalist he threw out of press conference had “laughed at me” Max Verstappen has made further claims about a journalist in his latest clash with a member of the Formula 1 media. More:

Five years ago today Lewis Hamilton narrowly beat Max Verstappen to win the season-opening race in Bahrain, kicking of a season-long fight between the Mercedes and Red Bull drivers www.racefans.net/2021/03/29/h... #F1

NEW: Leclerc slates “f***ing joke” F1 qualifying: “I’m losing everything in the straight” Formula 1 drivers "pay triple the price" for trying to get the most out of their cars in qualifying due to the new rules, says Charles Leclerc. More:

NEW: Verstappen says updates on his car created instability after Q2 exit Max Verstappen says the updates he is running on his Red Bull did not work as expected after failing to reach Q3 at Suzuka. More:

NEW: Antonelli takes second pole in a row as Verstappen is eliminated in Q2 Mercedes claimed their third consecutive front-row lock out in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix while Max Verstappen will start 11th. More:

NEW: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix grid Andrea Kimi Antonelli has taken provisional pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of George Russell and Oscar Piastri. More:

NEW: Antonelli leads comfortable Mercedes one-two as Norris’s woes continue Andrea Kimi Antonelli was a second faster than all of Mercedes' rivals apart from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in final practice at Suzuka. More:

NEW: Round-up: Russell was ‘frustrated and angry’ during Williams years, and more Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More:

15 years ago today Sebastian Vettel won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which was F1's first race with DRS and high-degradation tyres. Vitaly Petrov scored his only podium finish. www.racefans.net/2011/03/27/2... #F1

55 today: 13-times Formula 1 race-winner David Coulthard www.racefans.net/f1-informati... #F1

NEW: “Better off driving at 99%” in qualifying with new F1 cars Formula 1 drivers say going quicker in the corners can make them slower over a qualifying lap due to a quirk of the new power unit rules. More:

NEW: Hamilton glad F1’s old cars are gone: ‘Bouncing was a nightmare – except for Red Bull’ Lewis Hamilton also said he is pleased to disprove criticism from "certain individuals that hadn't had anywhere near the success that I'd had." More:

NEW: 2026 Japanese Grand Prix practice in pictures Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. More:

NEW: Has ‘super clipping’ really killed F1’s fast corners? Suzuka speeds analysed Alexander Albon says Formula 1 no longer has any high-speed corners. Does the data from Suzuka bear that out? More:

NEW: Hamilton cleared over impeding Verstappen in practice, Colapinto gets formal warning The stewards warned Franco Colapinto for impeding Max Verstappen during practice but cleared Lewis Hamilton of a similar infringement. More:

NEW: Mercedes first and second in opening practice with McLaren and Ferrari close behind George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli were fastest in the first practice for Mercedes but both McLaren drivers were within two tenths of a second. More:

NEW: Round-up: Front plank wear a concern for teams at Suzuka, and more Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More:

NEW: I don’t think it’s right everybody is trying to slow us down – Russell George Russell says Mercedes' rivals are trying to compromise their performance following questions over the performance of their front wing. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/26/i...

NEW: Verstappen’s overreaction shows he knows he cost himself the 2025 title Max Verstappen forced the eviction of a journalist from a press conference after being asked about his Spanish GP collision with George Russell. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/26/v...

NEW: F1’s ‘yo-yo racing’ is ‘real racing’ for Hamilton, others call easy passes ‘silly’ Lewis Hamilton defended Formula 1's 'yo-yo racing' but others remain unhappy the new power units make passes to easy. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/26/f...

NEW: Ferrari can only “annoy” Mercedes, not threaten them for wins says Leclerc Mercedes are too far ahead for Ferrari to seriously threaten them, despite the scraps between the teams in recent races, says Charles Leclerc. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/26/f...

NEW: ‘They’re making us even slower’: FIA cuts F1 qualifying energy limit at Suzuka Fears Formula 1's new power units would spoil the spectacle of qualifying at Suzuka have prompted the FIA to impose lower energy limits. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/26/t...

NEW: Round-up: First asphalt laid at new Madring F1 circuit, and more Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/26/r...

Fernando Alonso won't attend Thursday's media day at Suzuka "for personal family reasons" according to Aston Martin. His partner is expecting their first child soon. He won't drive in first practice on Friday as Jak Crawford will take over his AMR26. #F1 #JapaneseGP #RaceFans

NEW: Wolff sees “danger” new engine rules will blunt Mercedes’ advantage The FIA's change to its power unit rules in June could affect performance and reliability, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/25/w...

NEW: Will F1’s new rules ruin one of its greatest tracks? Six Japanese GP talking points Will F1's new rules neuter Suzuka? Can Honda save face at their home race? Here are the talking points for the Japanese Grand Prix. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/25/w...

NEW: Round-up: Formula 2 champion Fornaroli completes first test for McLaren, and more Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More: www.racefans.net/2026/03/25/r...

UPDATED - Japanese GP liveries: Haas gets Godzilla, Mercedes adds the other kind of wolf More pictures: www.racefans.net/2026/03/24/j... #F1

NEW: What led Stroll to call his Aston Martin “the worst piece of s*** I’ve ever driven” Lance Stroll voiced his displeasure with Aston Martin's latest Formula 1 car after having to do extra lift-and-coast in qualifying. More:

NEW: Haas reveals special ‘Godzilla’ livery for Japanese Grand Prix Godzilla will appear on Haas's Formula 1 cars at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. More:

NEW: Round-up: F1’s new cars will be ‘definitely slower’ in Suzuka’s first sector, and more Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More:

30 today: Williams F1 driver Alexander Albon www.racefans.net/alexander-al... #F1

NEW: How to watch the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix live this weekend It's race week! Formula 1 is heading to Suzuka for its last grand prix before a five-week break. Here's how to watch the Japanese Grand Prix. More:

25 years ago today Toyota launched a Formula 1 car that never raced - the TF101 was used solely for testing throughout 2001 before they joined the championship the following year: www.racefans.net/pictures/car... #F1

NEW: Round-up: Mercedes explains error behind Verstappen’s Nurburgring disqualification, and more Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More:

NEW: ADUO: Do F1 teams who fall behind deserve to get help to catch up? Manufacturers whose engines aren't up to scratch get extra development time to catch up in 2026. Is this what Formula 1 should be about? More:

NEW: Round-up: Verstappen, Juncadella and Gounon win at Nurburgring, and more Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More:

NEW: Racing Bulls reveal special livery for Japanese Grand Prix Racing Bulls has revealed the special livery it will use for next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. More:

NEW: Miami GP must be the start of Williams’ recovery plan – Sainz Carlos Sainz Jnr says the cancellation of two rounds next month "couldn't come at a better time" for struggling Williams. More:

NEW: Round-up: Antonelli debut at Ferrari would’ve ‘destroyed’ him says ex-boss, and more Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More:

Updated with a new statement from Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll: www.racefans.net/2026/03/20/w... #F1

NEW: Wheatley leaves Audi “with immediate effect” amid Aston Martin rumours Audi's Formula 1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley has left just two rounds into its first season for what it said are "personal reasons". More:

NEW: Stats: Antonelli is 13th Formula 1 driver to score a ‘hat trick’ with his first win Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored his first victory from pole position while setting fastest lap - a rare achievement only 12 others have managed. More:

NEW: Round-up: Audi’s Wheatley tipped to take Newey’s team principal role, and more Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. More: