Japanese GP
Max Verstappen eliminated early in Japanese GP qualifying amid car woes
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Max Verstappen was knocked out in Q2 during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, securing only 11th place on the grid, while teammate Isack Hadjar starts eighth. The Red Bull driver described his RB22 as completely undriveable and voiced growing discontent with Formula 1's 2026 regulations, hinting at major life decisions. Jos Verstappen criticized the new era for prioritizing chaos over racing.
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad advanced to Q3 and will start the Japanese Grand Prix from 10th on the grid at Suzuka, knocking out four-time champion Max Verstappen. Fans hailed his performance as a standout effort just three races into his Formula 1 career. Lindblad described his qualifying as 'mega' despite missing significant practice time.
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Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns that Ferrari could slip in the Formula 1 standings as McLaren unlocks more from its Mercedes engine. After qualifying sixth at the Japanese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver highlighted the gap to leaders Mercedes. Ferrari sits second in the constructors' championship, trailing by 31 points after two races.
Racing Bulls revealed a striking special livery for the Japanese Grand Prix during a Red Bull Tokyo Drift event in Tokyo on Saturday. The design, featuring a white base with cherry red accents and traditional Japanese calligraphy, has drawn widespread praise from Formula 1 fans. The team currently holds sixth place in the constructors' standings with 12 points.
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown delivered a motivational speech to his team after a disappointing start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team holds third place in the constructors' standings with 18 points from two grands prix. Brown expressed confidence in an imminent return to race wins.