Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists that he is happy with the performance of his team at Suzuka despite scoring just eight points.
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Suzuka “couldn’t have been any better” for Red Bull, says Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onChampionship leader Max Verstappen was pleased to return to winning ways in Japan after his retirement in the previous race in Melbourne.
Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in Japan after crash halts race
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen controlled the Japanese Grand Prix to take a comfortable victory ahead of team mate Sergio Perez at Suzuka.
Kovalainen undergoes successful open-heart surgery
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Kovalainen has openheart surgery • Former Verstappen mechanic moves to Sauber • F1 return is possible – Mazepin
How can Perez seize rare opportunity to fight Verstappen for Suzuka win?
2024 Japanese GP strategy briefing
Posted onSergio Perez will start alongside team mate Max Verstappen on the front row for the first time in a year. Can he make the most of it?
Tsunoda and Ricciardo expect points after “fantastic” qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onRB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo both feel they can score points after qualifying tenth and 11th for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen admits pole lap wasn’t perfect after being “quite close” with Perez
Formula 1
Posted onJapanese Grand Prix pole winner Max Verstappen admits his best lap in Q3 was not a perfect one after only just beating team mate Sergio Perez.
Verstappen narrowly beats Perez to maintain perfect 2024 pole record at Suzuka
2024 Japanese GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen took his fourth pole position out of four rounds in 2024, beating team mate Sergio Perez and Lando Norris at Suzuka.
Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two as Leclerc misses chance to set time
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull were quickest once again in the final practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix as Mercedes were the closest to the world champions.
Aston Martin not pursuing Newey – Krack
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin not pursuing Newey – Krack • Hamilton’s Melbourne power unit binned • Bearman to run Imola practice for Haas
Disrupted Friday sets stage for scintillating Saturday at Suzuka
2024 Japanese GP Friday practice analysis
Posted onAfter second practice turned into a non-event thanks to rain, all signs point to an intense and unpredictable qualifying session at Suzuka.
Ricciardo frustrated after covering just nine laps, but encouraged by pace
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo admits it was frustrating for him to miss out on any meaningful running during the opening day of practice at Suzuka.
Sargeant blames crash on “a visual error”, not pushing too hard
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams driver Logan Sargeant admits his crash in the opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix was due to a “silly” error.
Piastri quickest as seven drivers sit out damp second practice session
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers did little meaningful running in the second practice session at Suzuka as damp conditions meant they covered few if any laps.
Verstappen quickest as Sargeant crashes in opening practice session
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull set the pace in the opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, while Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy crash in his Williams.
Japanese racers forced to make “late start” due to rules – Tsunoda
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Japanese drivers have “late start” – Tsunoda • Habsburg fractures vertebrae in test crash • Gasly welcomes Alpine’s first upgrades
Ricciardo’s underwhelming results are “a little bit weird to comprehend”
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo is bemused by his failure to score a strong result over the first three races of 2024, after his team mate claimed his first points in Australia.
Sainz raised concerns over Melbourne’s turn six trouble spot in drivers’ meeting
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says the Albert Park corner where George Russell and Alexander Albon crashed needs to be revised.
Suzuka could see first wet F1 race of 2024
Formula 1
Posted onThere is a strong chance this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix will be the first wet grand prix of the 2024 season based on current forecasts.
Sainz eager to “speed up” talks over 2025 seat after win
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he hopes to secure a seat on the 2025 grid “sooner rather than later” following his Australian Grand Prix win.