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F1 car speeding through Suzuka corner with FIA graphic showing reduced 8.0 MJ energy recharge limit for Japanese GP qualifying.

FIA cuts energy recharge limit for Japanese GP qualifying

26 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

The FIA has reduced the maximum energy recharge from 9.0 MJ to 8.0 MJ per lap for qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, aiming to curb super clipping and restore driver challenges. The change, agreed with unanimous support from power unit manufacturers, follows feedback from teams and drivers after recent races. Drivers welcomed the tweak but noted Suzuka remains a thrilling track despite 2026 regulations.

FIA clears Mercedes' two-phase front wing as reliability issue

Mercedes' unusual two-phase front wing activation during the Chinese Grand Prix was caused by a reliability problem, not an exploit, the FIA has accepted. The quirk on Kimi Antonelli's winning car drew questions from an unnamed rival team. Ferrari denied involvement in the FIA query.

Hamilton praises 2026 F1 rules amid ongoing regulations debate

26 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

In the latest chapter of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations discussion, Lewis Hamilton has praised the new rules as delivering 'what racing should be,' contrasting with earlier criticisms from Max Verstappen. Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver emphasized increased overtakes and close battles, despite recent FIA tweaks to energy management.

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Fernando Alonso skips Japanese GP media day for family reasons

Fernando Alonso will miss Thursday's media day at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix due to the birth of his first child. The Aston Martin driver plans to arrive at Suzuka Circuit on Friday. He will hand over his FP1 session to reserve driver Jak Crawford.

Haas unveils Godzilla-themed livery for Japanese Grand Prix

24 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Haas Formula 1 has revealed a special Godzilla-themed livery for the VF-26 ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, honouring the iconic monster via a new partnership with Toho. The design builds on the team's recently unveiled 2026 white-black-red scheme featuring title partner Toyota Gazoo Racing, for whom this is a home race.

Coulthard warns of ruthless Mercedes rivalry after Antonelli's China win

Former F1 driver David Coulthard predicts a cutthroat intra-team battle at Mercedes between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli following Antonelli's maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. Russell leads the championship by four points after winning the Australian Grand Prix and Chinese sprint race. The duo heads into the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka amid growing title tension.

F1 April break challenges Red Bull amid race cancellations

23 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

The cancellation of Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix due to the Iran war has created a five-week gap between Suzuka and Miami rounds. Red Bull views the break as a mixed bag, offering upgrade time but hindering engine development. Aston Martin sees both positives and negatives amid its power unit issues.

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