Formula 1 drivers did little meaningful running in the second practice session at Suzuka as damp conditions meant they covered few if any laps.
2024 F1 season articles archive
2024 F1 season articles
Pictures: Red Bull bring first performance upgrade for RB20
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull have brought a package of upgrades for their RB20 at the Japanese Grand Prix in a bid to resume their winning ways.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Verstappen quickest as Sargeant crashes in opening practice session
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull set the pace in the opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, while Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy crash in his Williams.
Leclerc to wear Bianchi tribute helmet marking 10 years since his crash
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc will wear a special helmet this weekend in tribute to Jules Bianchi, who died following a crash in the Japanese Grand Prix 10 years ago.
Ricciardo’s underwhelming results are “a little bit weird to comprehend”
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo is bemused by his failure to score a strong result over the first three races of 2024, after his team mate claimed his first points in Australia.
Sainz raised concerns over Melbourne’s turn six trouble spot in drivers’ meeting
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says the Albert Park corner where George Russell and Alexander Albon crashed needs to be revised.
Suzuka debut 10 years ago felt “intimidating” – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen recalled feeling “intimidated” by his first experience of Suzuka when he made his debut in a Formula 1 practice session 10 years ago.
Suzuka could see first wet F1 race of 2024
Formula 1
Posted onThere is a strong chance this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix will be the first wet grand prix of the 2024 season based on current forecasts.
Alonso calls Australian GP penalty a ‘one-off I’ve had too many of’
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso does not agree with his Australian Grand Prix penalty, which he described as a “one-off” decision by the stewards.
Flashes of performance shows Mercedes’ potential is real – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton is convinced Mercedes’ W15 has real potential but says the team must work out how to unlock it.
Sargeant sure Williams have faith in him despite being benched in Melbourne
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant says he is sure Williams are confidence in his ability despite the team leaving him without a drive in Australia.
Sainz eager to “speed up” talks over 2025 seat after win
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he hopes to secure a seat on the 2025 grid “sooner rather than later” following his Australian Grand Prix win.
First pictures from the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka and the superb outfits fans have turned up wearing.
Red Bull saw warning sign of Australian GP brake problem on Saturday – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull saw warning signs on Saturday in Melbourne of the brake problem which ended his race the next day.
Failing to punish Alonso would have “opened a can of worms” – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell believes it would have set a dangerous precedent not to penalise Fernando Alonso for slowing in front of him during the Australian Grand Prix.
“More transparency” needed over Horner situation at Red Bull – Vettel
Formula 1
Posted onSebastian Vettel wants his former team Red Bull to handle the ongoing controversy regarding Christian Horner with “more transparency”.
McLaren highlight tobacco sponsor with livery tweaks for Japanese GP
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren has revised its livery for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix to promote sponsor British American Tobacco.
Red Bull upgrade rumours and tactical slowing: Nine Japanese GP talking points
Formula 1
Posted onExpect Red Bull to fly at Suzuka, but some of their rivals have gone slowly on purpose recently. Here are nine talking points for the Japanese GP.
McLaren announces surprise departure of Sanchez three months after return
Formula 1
Posted onDavid Sanchez has left McLaren just three months after returning from Ferrari, leading to further changes in the team’s technical division.