Nico Rosberg led a one-two for the Mercedes drivers during the first practice session as Red Bull avoided showing their potential.
2016 Japanese Grand Prix articles archive
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
2016 Japanese Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes again arrive poised to clinch the constructors’ title – but all eyes are on the drivers’ championship fight after Lewis Hamilton’s engine failure.
Rising chance of rain during Japanese Grand Prix
2016 Japanese Grand Prix weather
Posted onWet conditions are predicted for both the qualifying session and race at Suzuka this weekend.
2016 Japanese Grand Prix build-up in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix.
2016 Japanese Grand Prix track preview
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onThe Suzuka circuit’s unique layout, fairground setting and famously dedicated fans make it unmistakably Japanese.
Renault to change fuel system design after fire
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onRenault will change the design of its fuel system in time for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix following Kevin Magnussen’s fire during practice at Sepang.
2016 Japanese Grand Prix TV Times
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onDon’t miss any of the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action plus the season-opening Formula E race.
Alonso to take penalty for new power unit
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso will use Honda’s new power unit at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, but Jenson Button is likely to have to wait two races for the upgrade.
Red Bull choose harder tyres for Suzuka
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull has opted for a harder mix of tyres for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix than rivals Mercedes and Ferrari.
Pirelli to offer super-soft tyres at Spa
2016 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli has again chosen not to bring its hardest tyre compound to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps despite the high-speed tyre blow-outs encountered last year.