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Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash is a tipping point – F1 must tweak 2026 regulations

Comment: The warning signs were present ahead of Bearman’s crash at the Japanese GP, in which the British 20-year-old sustained a ‘knee contusion’ after a 50G impact. Three events in, changes must be made to how F1 goes racing

The Independent UK

FIA responds to dramatic Oliver Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

High closing speeds and a 50G impact have pushed safety concerns to the forefront ahead of April discussions

Motorsport

FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP

Drivers had been claiming their warnings about potentially dangerous differences in speed weren't being acted upon, owing to manufacturer politics

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George Russell echoes Carlos Sainz gesture with heartwarming fan tribute at Japanese GP

George Russell delighted fans at the Japanese Grand Prix by wearing a special helmet sticker designed by four-year-old supporter Sogo

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"The more you push, the slower you go" - Japan's odd F1 qualifying explained

The vagaries of Formula 1's 2026 regulations keep causing headaches in qualifying ahead of crunch talks to tweak the rules

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"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying

Energy harvesting rules are forcing drivers to slow in fast corners, flipping qualifying on its head

Motorsport

Five quick takeaways from F1 Japanese GP qualifying

Here is what we learned from qualifying at Suzuka on Saturday

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F1 Japanese GP qualifying: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about qualifying for the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix - including weather forecast, television info and schedule

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Carlos Sainz faces "defining moment" at Williams, says James Hinchcliffe

James Hinchcliffe believes Carlos Sainz is at a defining point in his career at Williams and must now help prove the team’s long-term project was the right choice

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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton among three investigations after Japanese GP FP1

Verstappen and Hamilton were involved an incident towards the end of opening practice at Suzuka, with Albon, Perez, Sainz and Lawson also summoned to stewards

Motorsport

"We know it’s not right” – why Carlos Sainz still doesn’t like F1’s new era

The Spaniard has had a tough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, which has seen the series adapt to revolutionary new rules

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Every race engineer in F1 2026

Race engineers are the indispensable link between Formula 1 drivers on track and the team in the garage. Who is supporting the drivers from the pit wall this year?

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New renders of £70m Madrid Grand Prix circuit released ahead of 2026 F1 debut

The ‘Madring’ street circuit will host its first race in September after agreeing a 10-year deal with Formula 1

The Independent UK

How Sainz outsmarted rival with 'fake DRS train' to score points in China

There is an interesting aspect to Sainz’s ninth-place finish: with just a few laps to go, he used the DRS window he’d just gained on Russell to activate overtaking mode and fend off Colapinto. In doing so, he created a ‘fake’ DRS train, much like under the old regulations, but…

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Formula One: Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix race updates – as it happened

Lap-by-lap report: 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli capitalised on the first pole position of his career to win the second race of the 2026 F1 season

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Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight

A frustrated Alex Albon opened up on Williams' painful start to the 2026 Formula 1 season with its FW48

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Kimi Antonelli breaks F1 record to claim pole position as Mercedes dominate Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

A Mercedes front row despite problems for George Russell

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Williams is emerging as one of the “biggest disappointments”, according to Jolyon Palmer

Jolyon Palmer has labelled Williams one of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 F1 season after its poor start under the new regulations

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George Russell eases to pole position for sprint race in China

The British driver finished 0.289 seconds clear of team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes ominously locked out the front row.

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F1 Chinese GP: Russell tops only practice session as Sainz, Lindblad suffer issues

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

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F1 Chinese GP: Mercedes on top ahead of sprint qualifying

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

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James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Motorsport

Alex Albon reveals why proposal to golfer Lily Muni He was delayed

Alex Albon revealed his engagement proposal to Lily Muni He was delayed by the ring not being ready

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Alex Albon reveals "tough" reality of Australia–China–Japan F1 stint: "It destroys you"

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz say Formula 1’s flyaway-heavy opening run makes the start of the season physically demanding

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Stroll, Verstappen and Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

The FIA stewards have confirmed Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz will all be on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid despite not setting a qualifying lap time

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