Formula One News — March 2026

Japan GP - Saturday Press Conference

Japan GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Japan GP - Qualifying Results

Japan GP - Practice 3 Results

Max Verstappen refused to begin his Suzuka media session on Thursday until a British journalist left the room, in an extraordinary press conference standoff.

Nico Hulkenberg admits he was taken completely by surprise by former team boss Jonathan Wheatley's sudden departure - learning of the news from an unlikely source.

Confusion and tension appear to be growing between Aston Martin and engine partner Honda, as both sides offered conflicting views on reliability ahead of Suzuka.

Carlos Sainz admits he has been left shocked by Williams' dramatic drop in form at the start of the 2026 season.

George Russell says growing scrutiny of Mercedes' early-season dominance is simply "how the sport works", amid fresh technical controversies in Suzuka.

Lewis Hamilton says he is enjoying Formula 1 more than ever under the controversial 2026 regulations - despite ongoing criticism from Max Verstappen.

Sergio Perez has pushed back at suggestions he and teammate Valtteri Bottas are "rusty" after their return to Formula 1 with Cadillac.

Japan GP - Friday Photos

Japan GP - Friday Press Conference

Japan GP - Friday Team Quotes

Japan GP - Friday Report

Japan GP - Practice 2 Results

Japan GP - Practice 1 Report

Japan GP - Practice 1 Results

Japan GP - Thursday Press Conference

Fernando Alonso was absent from media duties ahead of the Japanese GP at Suzuka on Thursday - with strong reports in Spain indicating he has just become a father for the first time.

Talk in the Suzuka paddock about a potential Ferrari-organised test at Monza is already fading, amid resistance from rival teams and fresh intervention from the FIA over Formula 1's controversial 2026 rules.

Charles Leclerc has played down the apparent closeness between Ferrari and Mercedes, insisting the gap at the front is "not as close as it looks".

Mercedes has reportedly made subtle changes to its much-discussed front wing design at Suzuka, following Ferrari's queries about its behaviour in China.

Charles Leclerc does not expect Formula 1's new qualifying rule tweak to make a major difference, amid ongoing concerns about the 2026 regulations.

Toto Wolff has defended Formula 1's controversial 2026 regulations amid renewed criticism from Dr Helmut Marko, as the debate over the new era continues to intensify.