Sainz had quite the tummy ache during the Japanese Grand Prix
by Joe Holding
Were you able to stay awake?
Oscar Piastri summed it up perfectly after the highlights reel in the cool-down room ended painfully quickly. "That's all the highlights?" asked the puzzled Aussie. "For a race that felt like it was pretty flat out, nothing happened."He wasn'
by Joe Holding
The timezone is in our favor, too
No pressure then. Reason one: it's Suzuka, a track admired by drivers and fans alike that's sure to provide a spectacle, even if the race turns out to be a bit pants.The sequence of high g-force corners at
by Joe Holding
He takes home the victory in Japan to secure his second title in two years
For a brief, fleeting moment, all of Formula One was united in one, harmonious voice, and it was the sound of simple arithmetic. Even race winner Max Verstappen-who romped home to victory nearly half a minute clear of second-placed Charles
by Vijay Pattni
And other pertinent questions
This weekend, F1 returns to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix-the first time in three years that the race has been held thanks to you-know-what-19.This is good news because Suzuka is one of the best F1 tracks
by Joe Holding
The F1 cars will be sporting this wild x-ray livery in the upcoming GPs
McLaren has unveiled a special livery that it will run on its cars at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend and at the Japanese Grand Prix the following week.Neon pink and Papaya orange is not a color combination we expected from
by Greg Potts
The race will officially be called the Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix 2022
Honda may no longer be the engine provider of Red Bull Racing this season, but the carmaker isn't done participating in Formula 1-related affairs just yet.The company has just announced that it is now confirmed as the title sponsor
That'd be a sight to see
Sebastian Vettel is a fan of Suzuka. "It's my favorite track and I think it's one of the original tracks that haven't been messed with," he said, responding to a question from Masahiro Owari at this
by Vijay Pattni
Hamilton now leads by 48 points
Despite missing out on pole when Saturday qualifying was red-flagged in the final minutes due to Daniil Kvyat's massive crash, Lewis Hamilton made an aggressive start from P2 to nab the lead from Nico Rosberg and win the Japanese GP.
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Formula 1 (@F1)The sun has set at Suzuka. #FP1 begins in just TWELVE HOURS! #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/51DqNLOdC2McLaren F1 (@McLarenF1)Big shout-out to the fans that made these epic posters for our garage this weekend. So unbelievably cool. #JapaneseGP
This circuit will show true pecking order
Konnichiwa! If you're a Formula 1 fan, and if you're like most of us on the Top Gear team who have a love affair with Japan, then you probably have a deep appreciation for the Suzuka Circuit. This unique figure-
Let's all wish the man well
A couple of days ago, those watching the Japanese Grand Prix were shocked to learn about the horrific crash of Marussia F1 driver Jules Bianchi. Unfortunately, the official race coverage didn't have any video footage of the actual accident.Well, one
After crashing into a recovery vehicle
Marussia F1 driver Jules Bianchi suffered a "severe head injury" following his crash on the 42nd lap of the rain-stopped 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.Prior to Bianchi's accident, Sauber driver Adrian Sutil crashed on the outside of Turn 7. While
Championship title almost in Vettel\'s pocket
The weekend was all about the Japanese Grand Prix, especially after the Vios Cup was postponed due to typhoon Santi. With Mark Webber on pole for the first time this season, we wondered whether he could translate it to his first win
Drivers face demanding curves of Suzuka
There\'s a certain charm about Suzuka. The old-school, figure-of-eight circuit consists of technical, fast-flowing bends. Drivers are constantly on the limit here. This track is unforgiving--drivers have to be brave to get on the throttle and
