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The making of Liam Lawson, New Zealand’s F1 trailblazer

Lawson plans to go beyond his strong start to 2023 —?and inspire his compatriots to follow his tracks.

Luke Smith8

Does Logan Sargeant feel heat in F1's final hot seat? Plus: Mercedes' long game

Patrick Iversen17

F1 winners and losers: Pérez's Japanese GP stumble ignites a second place fight

Patrick Iversen10

How F1’s best got better: Red Bull’s constructors’ success sets an impossibly high bar

Luke Smith16

F1 Japanese GP driver rankings: Verstappen bounces back, both McLarens star

Madeline Coleman and Luke Smith6

Japanese GP: Ask your questions for our F1 mailbag

What do you want to know about the Japanese GP and what comes next?

Alex Davies32

F1 Japanese GP takeaways: McLaren makes progress, Sargeant suffers a setback

Before Formula One heads into a non-race weekend, here’s what we’re taking away from Suzuka.

Madeline Coleman and Luke Smith39

Max Verstappen’s faultless, dominant Japanese GP sums up F1 in 2023

In a race where just 15 cars finished, Verstappen never stumbled, and Red Bull cruised to its second consecutive constructors' championship.

Luke Smith23

Max Verstappen wins Japanese GP, clinching Red Bull's constructors' championship

Red Bull resumed its dominant form at Suzuka, securing its second consecutive constructors' championship thanks to Verstappen's win.

Madeline Coleman25

Japanese GP preview: Verstappen's thunderclap quali reminds F1 who's on top

Plus: McLaren moves to the front of the grid while Ferrari and Mercedes duke it out for second place, and more.

Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman12

Max Verstappen takes pole at the Japanese GP, McLaren's Oscar Piastri in P2

The reigning champion and his team are on track to prove their loss in Singapore last week was the exception to the rule.

Madeline Coleman19

Daniel Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda retained by AlphaTauri for F1 2024

The decision leaves Liam Lawson, who has deputized for the injured Ricciardo, in a reserve role for 2024 despite an impressive cameo.

Luke Smith29

Racer, stunt driver, ambassador: Jessica Hawkins' fight to deliver on her dreams

Jessica Hawkins wanted to be a stunt woman, then a pro racer. She's done both —?and then some.

Madeline Coleman11

After Red Bull’s Singapore stumble, F1 returns to a familiar script at Suzuka

Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez put an emphatic stop to any thoughts of Red Bull's Singapore loss being more than a one-off.

Luke Smith2

F1 Japanese GP circuit breakdown: Suzuka's flowing corners decide championships

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One.?Sign up here?to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday morning. Japan’s Suzuka International Racing Course is as iconic as it comes. Soichiro Honda — yes, that Honda — was behind the creation of Japan’s first-ever full-scale road racing track, and John Hugenholtz drew up the iconic design. The initial layout saw the circuit cross over itself three times, but the current design only features the single cross of sectors 2 and 3. The circuit is a favorite among F1 drivers as they get to navigate...

Madeline Coleman9

F1 Japanese Grand Prix odds, podium predictions: Should we expect a return to Red Bull dominance?

The Japanese Grand Prix is expected to be a return to form for Red Bull after a rough weekend in Singapore.

The Athletic Staff3

PIF chairman Mohammed bin Salman ‘doesn’t care’ about ‘sportswashing’ accusations

Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and chairman of the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), says he “doesn’t care” about accusations of “sportswashing”. Allegations have been made that Saudi Arabia is investing in sports and leveraging high-profile events to enhance its global reputation.? PIF led a consortium that went on to complete a takeover of Newcastle United in 2021. Chairman of the Premier League club, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, is the governor of PIF.? The Gulf state has also invested in other sports, launching LIV golf and holding...

Omar Garrick247

McLaren secured Oscar Piastri’s F1 future — now comes Lando Norris

With its rookie in place through 2026, it's a good time to convince Norris that he can win the championship he wants with McLaren.

Luke Smith7

Sebastian Vettel returns to Suzuka to create a new F1 legacy: Bee hotels

Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, the newly retired four-time world champion is bringing biodiversity to his favorite circuit.

Luke Smith7

Yuki Tsunoda, Japan’s rising son, nears an F1 crossroads

Yuki Tsunoda has converted personal growth into standout performances in 2023, but his longterm future in F1 is hard to perceive.

Luke Smith8

Does F1’s flexi-wing rule change explain Red Bull’s Singapore stumble? Mailbag?

Plus: What does AlphaTauri do with three drivers and two seats?

Madeline Coleman and Luke Smith6

Oscar Piastri signs McLaren F1 contract extension to end of 2026 season

Oscar Piastri made his F1 debut with McLaren this year and has enjoyed an impressive rookie season.

Luke Smith16

Did Sergio Pérez deserve a harsher penalty? Plus, Lawson's Singapore GP statement

Sunday offered two hours jam-packed with bold strategy calls, a four-way battle for the win and even a helping of controversy as a treat.

Patrick Iversen15

F1 needs more racing like Singapore's frantic GP — and just might get it

Sainz's win can give us hope that one day, Singapore's multi-team battle will be what we get every weekend.

Luke Smith42

F1 winners and losers: Mercedes's Singapore Grand Prix gamble almost pays off

Aggression met opportunity for one stellar F1 night under the lights in Singapore.