PALMER: Why Tsunoda’s first weekend with Red Bull was a lot more impressive than his final result suggested

I was impressed with Yuki Tsunoda’s first weekend with Red Bull, even if the headline results don’t show a marked improvement for the team’s second seat in Japan.

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Ayumu Iwasa set to drive Verstappen’s Red Bull in FP1 at Bahrain Grand Prix

Red Bull have confirmed that Ayumu Iwasa will get behind the wheel of Max Verstappen’s RB21 during Free Practice 1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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McLaren, Deloitte UK and FIA announce Circularity Handbook to improve sustainable practices in developing and building F1 cars

McLaren, Deloitte UK and the FIA have today revealed details of the F1 Constructors’ Circularity Handbook, designed to improve sustainable practices in the development and manufacture of a Formula 1 car.

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THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tough quiz questions on the Japanese Grand Prix

The 2025 season is now three races down after the Japanese Grand Prix concluded in Suzuka on Sunday.

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BEYOND THE GRID: Marc Gene on working with five World Champions at Ferrari

Ferrari ambassador and former test driver Marc Gene has been with the team since 2004 – and, during that time, he has had the privilege of working alongside five World Champions: Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, and now Lewis Hamilton.

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What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Formula 1 is back this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix, the second in a triple header sequence of races – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect in Sakhir?

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What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix?

Bahrain plays host to the fourth round of the calendar, and the middle race of the first triple header of the campaign. The teams have already been at the Bahrain International Circuit this season, for three days of testing in late February.

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How to stream the Formula 1 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live from Sakhir.

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TECH WEEKLY: Why a crucial Haas issue forced them to hastily modify their floor for Japan

The Haas team arrived in Japan with a hastily modified floor, but this was not a pre-planned part of the car’s development. Instead it was a reaction to severe aerodynamic oscillations suffered by the VF-25 in the opening race of the season, in Melbourne.

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ICYMI: Incredible fans, Russell's iconic pose in miniature and an incredible hair style – it’s the best social media from Japan

Suzuka is always a special race, filled with enthusiastic fans, stunning cherry blossom and some incredible headwear. So while Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were lighting things up on the track, here is what was going on off it in the best social media from Japan...

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‘He has brought a calmness and confidence’ – Russell praised for stepping up as Mercedes team leader

Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin was full of praise for the way George Russell has stepped up as lead driver of the Mercedes team in the wake of Lewis Hamilton’s departure.

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Mercedes and Aston Martin reserves Vesti and Drugovich to drive in FP1 in Bahrain

Mercedes' Fred Vesti and Aston Martin's Felipe Drugovich will both drive in Free Practice 1 (FP1) at the Bahrain Grand Prix, replacing George Russell and Fernando Alonso.

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Alonso insists Aston Martin need to 'improve our car performance' as he just falls short of points in Japan

Fernando Alonso has called on Aston Martin to "improve our car performance" after he finished just outside the points in 11th place at the Japanese Grand Prix. While the result saw the Spaniard reach the chequered flag for the first time, he remains one of five drivers yet to score a point in 2025.

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Bortoleto concedes ‘tricky’ start cost him in Japan while Hulkenberg reflects on ‘frustrating’ Suzuka outing

Kick Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg were left to reflect on a frustrating Japanese Grand Prix as neither driver was able to make much progress in the race, the Brazilian rookie coming home in P19 while the German took P16.

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POWER RANKINGS: Who dazzled our judges with a perfect performance during the Japanese GP?

Formula 1 began the first triple-header of the 2025 season with the Japanese Grand Prix - a race won for the fourth consecutive time by Red Bull's Max Verstappen. But who impressed our judges across the closely-fought weekend? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...

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Gasly and Doohan vow to chase Alpine’s first points with pace ‘not miles away’

Pierre Gasly believes Alpine’s pace at the Japanese Grand Prix “wasn’t miles away” despite the team falling short of taking its first points of the 2025 season.

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Albon reflects on latest points-scoring effort in Japan as Sainz insists ‘better results will come’

There were contrasting fortunes for the Williams drivers in Japan as Alex Albon bagged more points with a P9 finish, while Carlos Sainz was unable to match the feat in 14th.

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Vasseur admits to ‘not ideal’ start for Ferrari in 2025 and addresses ride height concerns

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur conceded it had not been an ideal start to 2025 for the Scuderia following a disappointing race in Japan, with Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton seventh.

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6 Winners and 6 Losers from Japan – Who tasted success at Suzuka?

Max Verstappen delivered one of the best weekend performances of his career to convert pole into victory at the Japanese Grand Prix – but while the reigning world champion left Japan in fine spirits, a fair few of his rivals were left scratching their heads about their lacklustre form. Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from Suzuka...

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Stella explains why McLaren’s hands were tied in strategic Japanese GP battle against Verstappen

Andrea Stella has blamed factors beyond McLaren’s control for the team's inability to try an alternative strategy to topple Max Verstappen with either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri at Suzuka.

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