Japanese Grand Prix News
Lewis Hamilton has admitted it was a "real struggle" for him throughout Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix as he finished outside the top 10 in both practice sessions.
What did we learn from Friday practice at the Japanese GP? Reviewing the big talking points and news lines from overnight in Japan.
Max Verstappen proved his and Red Bull's Singapore slump was a one-off blip by dominantly topping both Friday practice sessions at the Japanese GP.
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton believes there would be "something up" if Red Bull were anything but "phenomenal" around Suzuka this weekend.
Lando Norris believes Max Verstappen should have received a greater penalty for blocking at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.
Get ready to set those early alarms as Formula 1 heads to Japan and Suzuka. Find out all the live times on Sky Sports F1.
How it now stands for Red Bull and Max Verstappen in terms of when they can clinch Formula 1's world titles for 2023.
The FIA is to review the deployment of a recovery truck which avoided a high-speed collision with Pierre Gasly in Japan.
Lewis Hamilton says he has "no doubt" that Mercedes will build a better car for 2023, after congratulating Max Verstappen on sealing the 2022 world championship.
Max Verstappen won a chaotic, rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix to seal his second Formula 1 world championship amid huge confusion.
Max Verstappen has clinched his second F1 world championship in confusing circumstances after winning a rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton has admitted Mercedes' hopes of success in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix will be heavily influenced by the weather, with rain potentially aiding the Brit.
Max Verstappen held on to pole for the Japanese GP after Lando Norris withdrew his accusation that the Dutchman had intentionally forced him off track in qualifying.
Max Verstappen has a great chance of sealing his second title at the Japanese GP after pipping Charles Leclerc for pole position - and surviving an investigation.
Recap live updates and video from Japanese Grand Prix qualifying as Max Verstappen claimed and then kept his pole position following an investigation.
Max Verstappen boosted his hopes of sealing the world championship in Japan as he dominated final practice to establish himself as the favourite for qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell admit they are unsure as to whether Mercedes' impressive practice display will carry into the remainder of the Japanese GP weekend.
George Russell led a one-two from team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes delivered impressive speed in a wet second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is adamant a lot needs to fall into place for him to be crowned champion again at the Japanese GP.
Hamilton: "Last year in Silverstone we had our last upgrade and we could fight with it. But then we would see Red Bull every other weekend bringing upgrades."
| Fri 1st May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 5:00pm | 5:30pm |
| Sprint Qualifying | 8:30pm | 9:30pm |
| Sat 2nd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 4:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 3rd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 7:30pm | 9:00pm |
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 72 |
| 2 | George Russell | 63 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 49 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 41 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 25 |
| Fri 1st May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 5:00pm | 5:30pm |
| Sprint Qualifying | 8:30pm | 9:30pm |
| Sat 2nd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 4:00pm | 5:00pm |
| Qualifying | 8:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Sun 3rd May | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix | 7:30pm | 9:00pm |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 72 |
| 2 | George Russell | 63 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 49 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 41 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 25 |
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