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Norris rues ‘pretty bad day’ after FP2 issues in Japan
Lando Norris was left to rue a “pretty bad day” after experiencing technical issues during both of Friday’s practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the day bringing mixed fortunes for McLaren amid Oscar Piastri setting the pace in Free Practice 2.
Ride onboard with Piastri as McLaren man sets the pace in Japan
Oscar Piastri finished Friday's running ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix with the fastest time, the McLaren driver posting a 1m 30.133s in Free Practice 2.
Russell wary of McLaren's 'surprise' pace in Japan practice
George Russell admits that McLaren's pace during Friday practice for the Japanese Grand Prix was "a little bit of a surprise".
Hamilton offers verdict on Japan Friday practice performance
Lewis Hamilton admits he 'feels like I've got a bit of a North Star' to aim for after struggling for confidence with his Ferrari during Friday practice ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen not expecting ‘miracles’ for Red Bull in Japan
Max Verstappen was left disheartened by the performance of his Red Bull on the first day of running at the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Are McLaren a threat to Mercedes in Japan?
McLaren ended Friday on top at the Japanese Grand Prix, but how do the reigning champions stack up compared to their rivals?
What the teams said – Friday in Japan
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at Suzuka ahead of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.
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Follow Qualifying from Round 1 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship
The F1 Sim Racing World Championship is back for another season of action, with Round 1 kicking things off as the sim racers prepare to tackle the Chinese Grand Prix.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from FP1 in Japan
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
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Russell heads Mercedes 1-2 in FP1 for Japanese GP
George Russell was the driver to beat in the first practice session at the Suzuka Circuit.
Watch the FP1 highlights in Japan as Russell leads Antonelli
George Russell set the fastest time in Free Practice 1 for the Japanese Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading team mate Kimi Antonelli.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from FP2 in Japan
Live coverage of Friday's second practice session for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.