Nico Rosberg said he had to run off the circuit to avoid colliding with Lewis Hamilton at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Did FOM give Mercedes its ‘invisible treatment’ in Japan?
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onThe lack of coverage given to Mercedes during the Japanese Grand Prix prompted questions whether Formula One Management deliberately avoided showing them.
Kvyat laments “boring, annoying” race
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onDaniil Kvyat was thoroughly unsatisfied with his Japanese Grand Prix after starting from the pits in a new chassis following his crash yesterday.
Honda must raise its game for 2016 – Button
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says Honda must make significant gains with its power unit for 2016 but believes the Japanese manufacturer knows where it can improve.
Alonso admits frustration with Honda’s “GP2 engine”
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso admitted he felt embarrassed during the Japanese Grand Prix after being passed very easily by several of his rivals.
Matching Senna’s wins tally feels unreal – Hamilton
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton was stunned to match his hero Ayrton Senna’s tally of 41 race victories in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Hamilton cruises to Suzuka win
2015 Japanese Grand Prix summary
Posted onLewis Hamilton claimed his eighth victory of the year in the Japanese Grand Prix after passing his team mate at the start.
2015 Japanese Grand Prix championship points
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton increased his championship lead over Nico Rosberg to 48 points in the Japanese Grand Prix.
2015 Japanese Grand Prix result
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton led a one-two for Mercedes at Suzuka followed by the two Ferraris.
Rate the race: 2015 Japanese Grand Prix
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2015 Japanese Grand Prix.
“It doesn’t matter how good you are at overtaking” – Hamilton
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Cars make overtaking difficult – Hamilton • More tyre pressure concerns • Three-car teams possible if Red Bull leave
Rosberg eyes chance to trim Hamilton’s points lead
2015 Japanese Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onRosberg has only started in front of Hamilton once this year. He won – and he must convert his second pole into victory too.
Alonso hails ‘best lap of Suzuka’
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso said the lap which put him 13th on the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix was probably the best he has ever driven at Suzuka.
Settings error cost McLaren Q2 place – Button
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button blamed a mistake in preparing his car before qualifying for his elimination during Q1.
Verstappen given grid penalty for stopping on racing line
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was given a three-place grid penalty for stopping on the racing line while Marcus Ericsson avoided one for speeding under yellow flags.
Rosberg takes pole after Kvyat rolls his Red Bull
2015 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onNico Rosberg took pole position for the second time in 2015 after a close fight between him and Lewis Hamilton was interrupted by a major crash.
2015 Japanese Grand Prix grid
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg took pole position for the second time in 2015 at Suzuka ahead of team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Rosberg leads Hamilton in busy final session
2015 Japanese Grand Prix third practice
Posted onA busy final hour of practice for the Japanese Grand Prix ended with Nico Rosberg leading a one-two for Mercedes.
Singapore plans security improvements after invasion
2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onThe Singapore Grand Prix organisers are considering “a substantial increase in the number of marshals” after a fan stayed onto the track during last Sunday’s race.
Teams will 3D-print car parts at races in future – Boullier
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 3D-printing to revolutionise trackside repairs • Ecclestone doesn’t understand Renault delay • Button says he will race in WEC