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Oliver Bearman wins praise for "outstanding performances" with strong Haas displays

Oliver Bearman has been praised for his impressive start to the 2026 Formula 1 season despite his heavy crash at the Japanese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Why Max Verstappen should take a one-year sabbatical from Formula 1

COMMENT: Verstappen’s growing angst with F1 from all angles is obvious and, writes Kieran Jackson, a year-out could reinvigorate the Dutchman

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton details intense winter training and mental changes behind strong Ferrari start

Lewis Hamilton says a winter reset, tougher training regime and stronger mindset have helped him rediscover his best form ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season

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Aston Martin’s “constant change” criticised as damaging team culture amid 2026 F1 struggles

Will Buxton has criticised Aston Martin’s frequent leadership changes, warning that the instability is damaging the team’s culture and long-term direction

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton details "heavy role" in developing Ferrari’s new 2026 F1 machine

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that his input helped shape Ferrari’s 2026 car, with the seven-time champion now seeing that work pay off

Motorsport

Max Verstappen threatens to walk away from F1 over ‘anti-driving’ regulations

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The Independent UK

Mercedes’ Wolff says Antonelli and Russell are ‘off the leash’ to race … for now

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, leaders of the F1 world championship in a dominant Mercedes car, are ‘absolutely off the leash’ to race one another, their team principal, Toto Wolff, has said

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Max Verstappen’s take on Red Bull’s problems, Oliver Bearman’s crash, and how to fix 2026 F1 rules

Verstappen delved into a wide range of topics following the Japanese GP – with his usual forthrightness

Motorsport

What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory

Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference

Motorsport

Toto Wolff casts doubt over Christian Horner’s chances of F1 return

Christian Horner hopes to return to F1 in the future after being sacked by Red Bull last year

The Independent UK

Who slept worst last night: James Vowles

More problems struck Williams at the Japanese Grand Prix, as its poor 2026 F1 campaign continues

Motorsport

Who slept best last night: Franco Colapinto

Formula 1 has gotten away with a big one

Motorsport

Why F1 Driver Max Verstappen Is Considering Retirement at End of 2026

Verstappen said he is "not enjoying what I'm doing."

Sports Illustrated

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

Elated by one of the best weekends he's ever enjoyed in Formula One in Suzuka, Oscar Piastri has predicted McLaren can now cause headaches for Mercedes.

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Why Oliver Bearman was so much faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

Haas team boss Komatsu has explained the ins and outs of Bearman’s scary Suzuka crash in detail

The Guardian - UK

F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP

Leading figures in Formula One have called for an urgent safety review after the British driver Oliver Bearman was involved in a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen considering shock F1 retirement after eighth-place finish at Japanese Grand Prix

The four-time F1 world champion, one of the modern greats, is not enjoying driving the sport’s new generation of car

The Independent UK

George Russell’s frustration builds after bad luck in Japan GP: ‘It’s one thing after the other’

Russell finished fourth in Japan while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli took the lead of the world championship

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The Independent UK

Ollie Bearman ‘fine’ after lucky escape in dramatic Japanese Grand Prix crash

Bearman lost control of his Haas as he deployed his boost button to overtake Franco Colapinto at Spoon Curve.

The Independent UK

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

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

Autosport

Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Hadjar

Hadjar did not enjoy his Japanese GP, that’s the least one can say

Motorsport

Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Isack Hadjar

Hadjar did not enjoy his Japanese GP, that’s the least one can say

Motorsport

Vote for the best driver in the 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Kimi Antonelli might have claimed victory in the Suzuka race, but who do you think was the best driver in Japan?

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