Formula 1
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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Formula 1 drivers expressed widespread frustration with qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix after the 2026 power unit regulations forced energy-saving tactics that punished aggressive driving. Pushing harder in corners led to slower straights due to earlier battery charging, as highlighted by several top drivers. The FIA adjusted the energy limit to 8 megajoules for Suzuka, but calls for further changes persist ahead of talks before the Miami Grand Prix.
The Cadillac Formula 1 team introduced upgrades at the Japanese Grand Prix, showing signs of improvement during Friday's practice sessions at Suzuka. Valtteri Bottas finished 20th in FP1 and 18th in FP2, praising a trouble-free day and reduced gaps to rivals. Teammate Sergio Perez faced issues after colliding with Alex Albon.
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Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, but Mercedes showed superior long-run pace. The session highlighted how new 2026 hybrid regulations are transforming driving through the track's Esses section. Teams like McLaren acknowledged they remain behind the frontrunners.
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe described concerns over the company's Formula 1 power unit project with Aston Martin as a misunderstanding stemming from staff rotations and a delayed rebuild. Adrian Newey revealed that Aston Martin only learned in November 2025 about significant changes in Honda's team since its Red Bull success. Watanabe emphasized that the partnership is now strong despite challenges like vibration issues.
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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.
McLaren makes progress but eyes upgrades after Japanese GP qualifying
lørdag, 28. mars 2026, 19:46Cadillac beats Aston Martin to 19th and 20th in Suzuka qualifying
lørdag, 28. mars 2026, 17:31Honda engine vibrations return for Aston Martin at Japanese GP
lørdag, 28. mars 2026, 07:41Hamilton warns Ferrari risks falling behind McLaren in F1
lørdag, 28. mars 2026, 05:30Mercedes' Antonelli leads Russell in FP3 at Japanese Grand Prix
fredag, 27. mars 2026, 16:09Aston Martin says Jonathan Wheatley not joining for the time being
fredag, 27. mars 2026, 13:17McLaren confident China battery issues fixed for Japanese GP
fredag, 27. mars 2026, 11:55Ferrari struggles for pace in Japanese GP practice
fredag, 27. mars 2026, 07:57Red Bull struggles with car balance in Japanese GP practice
fredag, 27. mars 2026, 03:34George Russell tops Japanese GP FP1 ahead of Kimi Antonelli