FIA taking steps to prevent repeat of grass fires which disrupted practice | Formula 1

The FIA is taking measures to prevent further disruption to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend following the grass fires which occured during second practice.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/fia-taking-steps-to-prevent-repeat-of-grass-fires-which-disrupted-practice/

Hamilton and Stroll handed formal warnings for queue-jumping in pit lane | Formula 1

The stewards have issued formal warnings to Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll for overtaking their rivals in the pit lane during practice.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/hamilton-and-stroll-handed-formal-warnings-for-queue-jumping-in-pit-lane/

Red Bull feels “a bit more tricky” than it did in the simulator – Tsunoda | Formula 1

Yuki Tsunoda admitted Red Bull's car is trickier to drive in real life than it is in the simulator, after his first run in it today.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/red-bull-feels-a-bit-more-tricky-than-it-did-in-the-simulator-tsunoda/

“What happened?” Doohan mystified by huge crash in second practice | Formula 1

Jack Doohan was at a loss to explain his huge crash in the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/what-happened-doohan-mystified-by-huge-crash-in-second-practice/

Piastri leads McLaren one-two after huge crash for Doohan and four red flags | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri kept McLaren on top of the times at Suzuka after no fewer than four red flags disrupted the second hour of running.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/piastri-leads-mclaren-one-two-after-huge-crash-for-doohan-and-four-red-flags/

Live: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix second practice | RaceFans Live

Follow the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix second practice session on RaceFans Live.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/live-2025-japanese-grand-prix-second-practice/

Verstappen’s team mates need “calmer”, less competitive car set-ups – Horner | Formula 1

Red Bull must give Max Verstappen's team mates less competitive set-ups because they cannot handle his "unique" driving style, says team principal Christian Horner.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/verstappens-team-mates-need-calmer-less-competitive-car-set-ups-horner/

Drivers get new instructions on where to retire cars in line with FIA rule change | Formula 1

Formula 1 drivers have been given new guidance on where they should stop their cars if they need to retire during sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/drivers-get-new-instructions-on-where-to-retire-cars-in-line-with-fia-rule-change/

Norris quickest in first practice as Tsunoda makes a strong start at Red Bull | Formula 1

Lando Norris led the first practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix while Yuki Tsunoda made a promising start at Red Bull.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/norris-quickest-in-first-practice-as-tsunoda-makes-a-strong-start-at-red-bull/

Round-up: Marko on Verstappen’s exit clause, no replacement for cancelled F2 race and more | RaceFans Round-up

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/round-up-4th-april-2025/

Live: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix first practice | RaceFans Live

Follow the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/04/live-2025-japanese-grand-prix-first-practice/

“Not an easy car to drive”: Two other drivers Red Bull dropped on Lawson’s exit | Formula 1

Alexander Albon and Pierre Gasly, who were dropped from Red Bull earlier in their careers, gave their views on Liam Lawson's demotion and Yuki Tsunoda's promotion.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/not-an-easy-car-to-drive-two-other-drivers-red-bull-dropped-on-lawsons-exit/

Hamilton says he’s playing catch-up with 2025 tyres after testing disruptions | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton began the season still learning how to get the best from Pirelli's 2025-specification tyres because of disruptions to his pre-season testing programme.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/hamilton-says-hes-playing-catch-up-with-2025-tyres-after-testing-disruptions/

Verstappen keeps a lid on his dissatisfaction over Red Bull’s Lawson shambles | Formula 1

Max Verstappen's silence over Red Bull's decision to drop Liam Lawson after just two rounds spoke volumes. The car's performance remains his major concern.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/verstappen-keeps-a-lid-on-his-dissatisfaction-over-red-bulls-lawson-shambles/

Red Bull made it clear to Tsunoda “the main priority is Max” | Formula 1

Yuki Tsunoda says his role is to support Max Verstappen but doubts his team mate would "say the truth" to him about the Red Bull's tricky handling.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/red-bull-made-clear-tsunoda-main-priority-verstappen/

Ferrari not fearing for championship despite falling to fifth in points – Leclerc | Formula 1

Ferrari remains hopeful about its championship chances this year despite its poor start to the season, says Charles Leclerc.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/ferrari-not-fearing-for-championship-despite-falling-to-fifth-in-points-leclerc/

Lawson’s rapid ‘downgrade’ doesn’t surprise Sainz: ‘Just the way things are in Red Bull’ | Formula 1

Carlos Sainz Jnr said the news Red Bull had dropped Liam Lawson after just two rounds came as no surprise to him.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/lawsons-rapid-downgrade-doesnt-surprise-sainz-just-the-way-things-are-in-red-bull/

Lawson determined to “prove why I belong here” after ousting from Red Bull | Formula 1

Liam Lawson is determined to prove he belongs in F1 after Red Bull demoted him to their second team just two rounds into his first full season.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/lawson-determined-to-prove-why-i-belong-here-after-ousting-from-red-bull/

Tsunoda expects his driving style will work at Red Bull “otherwise I wouldn’t be here” | Formula 1

Yuki Tsunoda is confident he will be able to cope with the unusual handling characteristics of Red Bull's car following his sudden promotion to the team after the last race.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/tsunoda-expects-his-driving-style-will-work-at-red-bull-otherwise-i-wouldnt-be-here/

Round-up: Verstappen eyeing Honda reunion, Tsunoda “had to change” and more | RaceFans Round-up

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/04/03/round-up-3rd-april-2025/