Daniel Ricciardo said he didn’t realise Alexander Albon was drawing alongside him when the pair tangled and crashed at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix.
2024 japanese grand prix articles archive
Suzuka “couldn’t have been any better” for Red Bull, says Verstappen
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Posted onChampionship leader Max Verstappen was pleased to return to winning ways in Japan after his retirement in the previous race in Melbourne.
Sainz thought podium finish would be “very difficult” early in race
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said he was pleased with his podium finish in the Japanese Grand Prix as he thought it would be difficult to pull off early in the race.
Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in Japan after crash halts race
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Posted onMax Verstappen controlled the Japanese Grand Prix to take a comfortable victory ahead of team mate Sergio Perez at Suzuka.
2024 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 Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Rate the race: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
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Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix in pictures
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Posted onThe 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in pictures.
Japanese Grand Prix red-flagged on first lap after Ricciardo and Albon crash
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Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix was red-flagged on the first lap after a collision between Daniel Ricciardo and Alexander Albon damaged a barrier.
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?
Red Bull’s long-run pace is a “question mark” for Japanese GP – Verstappen
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Posted onMax Verstappen said he is unsure how competitive his Red Bull will be over a race distance in the Japanese Grand Prix after taking pole position for the race.
All of Red Bull’s rivals have gained on them since last race at Suzuka
Lap time watch: 2024 Japanese GP
Posted onAll nine of Red Bull’s rival teams have cut their gap to the world champions around a lap of Suzuka compared to last year.
Tsunoda and Ricciardo expect points after “fantastic” qualifying
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Posted onRB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo both feel they can score points after qualifying tenth and 11th for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Perez says his confidence is returning because he “stopped inventing”
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Posted onSergio Perez says he is performing better this year because he is making fewer changes to his car which has allowed his confidence to grow.
“No pace in the car and no pace in myself” admits Stroll after Q1 exit
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Posted onLance Stroll said he had “no answers” for why he was unable to progress beyond the first round in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Hamilton sure Mercedes heading in right direction after best qualifying result
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Posted onLewis Hamilton was in an upbeat mood after achieving his best qualifying result of the season so far at the Japanese Grand Prix.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
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Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Verstappen admits pole lap wasn’t perfect after being “quite close” with Perez
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Posted onJapanese Grand Prix pole winner Max Verstappen admits his best lap in Q3 was not a perfect one after only just beating team mate Sergio Perez.
Ferrari have “got to look into” mystery loss of pace in qualifying – Leclerc
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Posted onCharles Leclerc was baffled by his poor performance in qualifying after taking eighth on the grid for tomorrow’s race.
Verstappen narrowly beats Perez to maintain perfect 2024 pole record at Suzuka
2024 Japanese GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen took his fourth pole position out of four rounds in 2024, beating team mate Sergio Perez and Lando Norris at Suzuka.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix grid
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Posted onMax Verstappen has taken pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Lando Norris.