Antonio Felix da Costa became the sixth different winner in the first six races of the 2024 Formula E championship in the first race in Misano.
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“Am I in a race here or what?”: How Ferrari aced their Suzuka strategies
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr and Charles Leclerc gained places to finish behind Red Bull in Japan, but they had concerns about Ferrari’s strategy.
Caption Competition 240: Snoozuka
Caption Competition
Posted onwhat made this Japanese Grand Prix marshal so dosy last weekend? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Andretti set for “key meeting” as they continue efforts to join F1 grid in 2026
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti still aiming for 2026 F1 debut • Magnussen gets Haas upgrades for China • Vergne quickest in Formula E practice
Melbourne made season-opener again in 24-race F1 calendar for 2025
Formula 1
Posted onThe Formula 1 season will begin in Australia again next year. FOM and the FIA have confirmed the calendar for 2025.
Spate of crashes will have consequences for Williams’ performance – Vowles
Formula 1
Posted onJames Vowles says Williams’ recent spate of accidents will have an impact their potential car performance over the rest of the year.
Williams launches new technology company applying F1 knowhow
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams launch new tech company • Indy 500 test rained off • Alpine demo hydrogen concept at Spa
Alonso to race with Honda power again after signing new Aston Martin deal
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin beyond 2024 after the team announced a contract extension with the two-times world champion.
Aron and Eriksson to replace WEC-bound Buemi and Frijns at Envision in Berlin
Formula E
Posted onEnvision have confirmed Joel Eriksson and Paul Aron will compete in the Berlin round in May in place of Sebastien Buemi and Robin Frijns.
How Tsunoda seized on Stroll’s “frickin’ horrible race” to snatch home point
Formula 1
Posted onLance Stroll’s struggles over the Japanese GP weekend allowed Yuki Tsunoda to take the final point. Here’s how is unfolded over team radio.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull swept all before them at Suzuka but there were strong performers in the midfield too. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen springs Red Bull back to winning ways at unexpectedly warm Suzuka
2024 Japanese GP report
Posted onMax Verstappen and Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez emphatically ended any hopes that their Melbourne slump could be a turning point in Suzuka.
Mercedes had no alternative to using “really terrible hard tyres” – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell and Lewis Hamilton said they endured a “challenging” Japanese Grand Prix after running two hard tyre stints.
Stewards take no action against Russell over Piastri chicane incident
Formula 1
Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix stewards have taken no further action against George Russell for allegedly forcing Oscar Piastri off the track.
“Atrocious” first stint masked Mercedes’ gains in race – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists that he is happy with the performance of his team at Suzuka despite scoring just eight points.
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.