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Ed Carpenter has been confirmed for a one-off run at the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
The CEO and co-ownerof ECR, Carpenter will be making his 23rd attempt at his hometown race, piloting a #33 SlimFast Special Chevrolet that was unveiled with the backdrop of Monument Circle on Wednesday morning. AES Indiana, Indianapolis’ primary retail electric service provider, has also joined ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin has re-established himself as a frontrunner in MotoGP, but the Aprilia rider insists he is still some way from his peak form.
After a nightmare 2025 campaign in which he completed just four grands prix, Martin suffered another major setback over the winter when he discovered his injuries had not fully healed, forcing him to undergo two further operations before he could return to ...Keep reading

Japan has a special relationship with cars – here's how the car culture adds an extra layer of excitement to the Suzuka race weekend.

Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, F1.com relives some of the most iconic battles that have played out during the event.

The F1 Sim Racing World Championship is back for 2026! Meet every driver, team and storyline ahead of the season opener at DreamHack Birmingham 27-29 March.

Discover the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, including the full schedule, teams, format and how to watch.

Formula 1 is set for the final instalment of its short, early season leg in Asia this weekend as the Japanese Grand Prix will host round three of the 2026 campaign.
This follows the season-opening Australian and Chinese grands prix, which were both won by Mercedes - clearly dominating the latest regulation switch so far.
Whether that superiority continues this weekend remains to be seen ...Keep reading

The issue surrounding Formula 1 compression ratios is not yet fully closed, and Mercedes is once again under scrutiny. While the FIA will clamp down on the high-profile compression ratio loophole from 1 June, a new area of discussion has opened up around the Silver Arrows’ front wing.
Instead of focussing on the AMG M17 E Performance power unit inside the W17, all eyes are now on the ...Keep reading

Lando Norris has been applauded by fans after it was revealed that he gifted McLaren employees a miniature Miami Grand Prix trophy following his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Hard Rock Stadium.
The McLaren driver secured his long-awaited first grand prix win at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, fending off his rival Max Verstappen. Now, a McLaren employee has revealed the gift that the Briton gave ...Keep reading

Formula 1 star Max Verstappen made a surprise appearance at a private Super GT test on Wednesday, driving a Nissan Z GT500 contender.
The four-time world champion drew the attention of fans gathered at the Fuji Speedway test when he rolled out of the pits in a Red Bull-liveried Nissan during the second day of the manufacturers’ test.
Motorsport.com understands that the outing was part of a ...Keep reading

The weather forecast is in ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend at the Suzuka Circuit.

Test your knowledge of Formula 1 racing at Suzuka and Fuji, ahead of this weekend’s race.

Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu is Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast.

After the opening back-to-back sequence in Australia and China, the F1 paddock rolls on to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix – and tyre suppliers Pirelli have confirmed the compounds that the teams and drivers will have available to them.

Formula 1 heads to the iconic Suzuka Circuit this weekend for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live on F1 TV.

Mark Hughes examines why the tyre demands at this year's Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka could be different amid the 2026 rule changes.

Given how the start of the new era is unfolding for the Aston Martin and Honda joint project, just finishing the Japanese Grand Prix - even if with only one car - can be considered a success for the troubled outfit. Yet, the ambitions of the team are far greater - as it's no secret Lawrence Stroll wants to see it winning races and championships, and sooner rather than later. Right now, though, it ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso will skip media day for the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday amid the birth of his first child.
The two-time F1 champion and his partner Melissa Jimenez revealed last year that they were due to become parents with it happening some time around this weekend's race.
It means he will now arrive at Suzuka on Friday instead of Thursday, though he is also giving his FP1 seat to ...Keep reading

On March 25, 1984, at the Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro, a Formula 1 career began that would go on to become one of the most iconic in the sport’s history. The 24-year-old Ayrton Senna lined up for his first grand prix, driving for the modest Toleman team. But what started as a special moment for the Brazilian crowd – a home driver debuting on home soil – unfortunately had an ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso is to miss Thursday's media day at the Japanese Grand Prix because he is traveling to the race late following the birth of his first child.