Mercedes believe the Japanese Grand prix showed the tyre degradation advantage they once enjoyed has been eroded by their rivals.
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The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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Why Ocon rejected Gasly’s furious complaints about Alpine’s “joke” team orders
Formula 1
Posted onA furious Pierre Gasly told Alpine their last-lap order to let his team mate past was a “complete joke”, but Esteban Ocon insisted it was normal.
Magnussen unimpressed by Perez’s “desperate move” in Japanese GP
Formula 1
Posted onKevin Magnussen said Sergio Perez made a “desperate” attempt to overtake when the pair collided in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sargeant says Bottas “surprised” him in race-ending crash
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant says Valtteri Bottas surprised him when the pair collided in the Japanese Grand Prix, but the stewards blamed the Williams driver.
Verstappen “lucky” to resist first-lap attack from Norris and Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onJapanese Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen admitted he was “lucky” to hold onto the lead at the start after facing pressure from both McLarens.
Dodging Qatar penalty the only decent thing we got from Perez’s race – Horner
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Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said the team’s unorthodox move to avoid a penalty for Sergio Perez was the only upside to his race.
Mercedes’ call to help Russell using DRS “made no sense” – Hamilton
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Posted onLewis Hamilton said Mercedes made the wrong call when he was told to slow down and help his team mate by giving him the opportunity to use his DRS.
Norris accuses Perez of costing him “10 seconds” during VSC period
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Posted onLando Norris’ race engineer suggested Sergio Perez was driving slowly “on purpose” to help his team mate Max Verstappen during a VSC period.
McLaren drivers hail team’s ‘outstanding progress’ after first double podium
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Posted onLando Norris and Oscar Piastri praised McLaren’s progress this season after securing second and third in the Japanese Grand Prix.
How Verstappen can clinch third championship title in Qatar sprint race
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Posted onMax Verstappen can become the first Formula 1 driver to win the world championship in a sprint race at the next round in Qatar.
Vote for your 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Perez given four penalty points for two incidents in Japanese Grand Prix
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Posted onSergio Perez collected four penalty points in a single race after being involved in two separate incidents in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Red Bull break record with sixth constructors’ championship win
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Posted onRed Bull broke a record held by McLaren and Ferrari by winning their sixth constructors championship in Japan.
Another Verstappen win makes Red Bull champions again as Piastri reaches podium
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Posted onMax Verstappen took another comfortable victory in the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of the McLaren pair to win the constructors’ championship for Red Bull.
2023 Japanese Grand Prix race result and championship points
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Posted onMax Verstappen has won the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Rate the race: 2023 Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix.
2023 Japanese Grand Prix in pictures
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Posted onThe 2023 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in pictures.
Sargeant to start from pits with 10-second penalty for team’s crash repair error
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant will start today’s Japanese Grand Prix from the pit lane and is required to serve a 10-second time penalty during the race following an error by his team.
Verstappen sitting pretty but unexpectedly hot track could cook up drama
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen appears set to clinch the constructors’ championship for Red Bull on Sunday, but a warm track will make tyre wear critical.
The “big step” AlphaTauri saw from Tsunoda which earned him a new deal
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda’s points-scoring rate has dropped since he arrived in Formula 1 but AlphaTauri are pleased with the progress he is making.