2024 Japanese Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Red Bull set the pace in the opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, while Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy crash in his Williams.
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Charles Leclerc will wear a special helmet this weekend in tribute to Jules Bianchi, who died following a crash in the Japanese Grand Prix 10 years ago.
Daniel Ricciardo is bemused by his failure to score a strong result over the first three races of 2024, after his team mate claimed his first points in Australia.
Carlos Sainz Jnr says the Albert Park corner where George Russell and Alexander Albon crashed needs to be revised.
Max Verstappen recalled feeling “intimidated” by his first experience of Suzuka when he made his debut in a Formula 1 practice session 10 years ago.
There is a strong chance this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix will be the first wet grand prix of the 2024 season based on current forecasts.
Fernando Alonso does not agree with his Australian Grand Prix penalty, which he described as a “one-off” decision by the stewards.
Lewis Hamilton is convinced Mercedes’ W15 has real potential but says the team must work out how to unlock it.
Logan Sargeant says he is sure Williams are confidence in his ability despite the team leaving him without a drive in Australia.
Carlos Sainz Jnr says he hopes to secure a seat on the 2025 grid “sooner rather than later” following his Australian Grand Prix win.
Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka and the superb outfits fans have turned up wearing.
Max Verstappen says Red Bull saw warning signs on Saturday in Melbourne of the brake problem which ended his race the next day.
George Russell believes it would have set a dangerous precedent not to penalise Fernando Alonso for slowing in front of him during the Australian Grand Prix.
In the round-up: Hamilton won’t be Ferrari ‘number one’ – Domenicali • Aston Martin bringing upgrade for Suzuka • Changes coming for Drive to Survive season seven
A group of FIA member clubs have given their support to the president of the governing body, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, following his investigation by the Ethics Committee last month.
Sebastian Vettel wants his former team Red Bull to handle the ongoing controversy regarding Christian Horner with “more transparency”.
McLaren has revised its livery for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix to promote sponsor British American Tobacco.
Expect Red Bull to fly at Suzuka, but some of their rivals have gone slowly on purpose recently. Here are nine talking points for the Japanese GP.