Formula 1 drivers did little meaningful running in the second practice session at Suzuka as damp conditions meant they covered few if any laps.
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Pictures: Red Bull bring first performance upgrade for RB20
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull have brought a package of upgrades for their RB20 at the Japanese Grand Prix in a bid to resume their winning ways.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Verstappen quickest as Sargeant crashes in opening practice session
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull set the pace in the opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, while Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy crash in his Williams.
First pictures from the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka and the superb outfits fans have turned up wearing.
From farcical to fantastic: Formula 1’s 14 title-deciding Japanese races ranked
F1 history
Posted onJapan has seen more championship-deciding F1 races than any other country. But that ends this year, so we ranked all 14 of them.
How to watch the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! The Japanese Grand Prix is earlier than ever this year. Here’s when and how to watch all the action from Suzuka.
Top ten fake and fictional racing drivers from gaming history
Simracing
Posted onAs today is April Fools’ day we’re celebrating the best fake racing drivers to appear in motorsport games – often as cunning substitutes for real ones.
How long should Red Bull give Ricciardo to prove he’s not lost his touch?
Debates and Polls
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo’s return hasn’t started well. Should Red Bull give him a full season to find his form or start looking elsewhere?
Caption Competition 239: Norris in full flight
Caption Competition
Posted onLando Norris encountered a feathered friend in Melbourne. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
“Don’t put me under pressure” – The best unheard team radio from Melbourne
Formula 1
Posted onFrom team orders, apologies and even singing, here’s how the Australian Grand Prix played out over the radio waves on race day.
Benched: The five other drivers who stood down for team mates in last 50 years
F1 history
Posted onLogan Sargeant gave up his car for his team mate in Australia last weekend – something very few other Formula 1 drivers have done in recent decades.
What were Alonso’s battery and throttle problems in the final stint of his race?
Formula 1
Posted onAfter George Russell’s crash Fernando Alonso told his team he had a “problem on the throttle” and was concerned he wouldn’t finish the race.
Sainz grabs first win for a returning F1 driver since 1997
2024 Australian GP stats and facts
Posted onThe last time a driver won on their return to F1 following an absence was in 1997. Here are more stats and facts from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
“Red flag!”: Rapid reactions and radio confusion in seconds after Russell’s shunt
Formula 1
Posted onWhen George Russell crashed out late in the Australian Grand Prix, drivers’ race engineers had to act fast to prevent an even bigger accident.
2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onMelbourne produced a memorable weekend with some exceptional performances. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz shows surgical precision as Verstappen’s hopes melt in Melbourne
2024 Australian GP report
Posted onJust over two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery, Carlos Sainz Jnr secured his most memorable victory in motorsport in Melbourne.
Were stewards right to penalise Alonso over his driving before Russell’s crash?
Penalty Box
Posted onDid Fernando Alonso deserve the drive-through penalty he was given for slowing in front of George Russell shortly before the Mercedes driver crashed?
Vote for your 2024 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Rate the race: 2024 Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.