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F1: Haas celebrates double points success in Japanese GP
With both Haas cars finishing the Japanese Grand Prix in the points it marked only the second time in the team's Formula 1 history that is has scored double points which Gunther Steiner credits to driver happiness, with Romain Grosjean praising set-up changes including the brakes.
F1 Japanese GP: Perez 'understands' Force India not allowing Ocon pass
After fierce clashes between the two earlier in the season, Sergio Perez has said he understands Force India's decision to not allow him to pass team-mate Esteban Ocon in favour of bringing home maximum points at Suzuka.
F1: Gasly still unsure he will miss Super Formula finale for US GP
Pierre Gasly says he may still miss the United States Grand Prix in order to fight for the Super Formula title at Suzuka on the same weekend despite Toro Rosso announcing on Friday he would see out the Formula 1 season.
F1: Verstappen doubts he could have passed Hamilton despite late Suzuka charge
Max Verstappen doubts he would have been able to pass Lewis Hamilton for Formula 1 victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix despite going a late charge that was ultimately halted by traffic.
F1 Japanese GP: Ferrari gives robust response to Vettel DNF
Ferrari has explained Sebastian Vettel’s retirement in the Japanese Grand Prix was caused by a faulty spark plug on a cylinder in his engine.
F1 Japanese GP: Ferrari misfortune unbelievable – Wolff
Toto Wolff has described Ferrari ongoing reliability problems as ‘unbelievable’ having seen his team close in on the Formula 1 world drivers’ and constructors’ title in Japan.
F1: Hurting Vettel not looking for positives after Suzuka retirement
Sebastian Vettel says he is not looking for any positives after retiring early from Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix and falling to 59 points behind Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton, adding that the blow to his championship hopes "hurts".
F1: Alonso sanctioned for ignoring blue flags in Hamilton/Verstappen battle
Fernando Alonso has been sanctioned by the Formula 1 race stewards in Japan for failing to slow sufficiently for blue flags during the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen towards the end of the race at Suzuka.
F1: Vettel's F1 title hopes in tatters after early Suzuka retirement
Sebastian Vettel's Formula 1 championship hopes look all but over after being forced to retire early from the Japanese Grand Prix due to an engine issue, giving Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton a chance to take a huge step towards the title.
Renault F1 announces Sainz arrival for United States GP
Carlos Sainz Jr. will make his Renault Formula 1 debut in the United States Grand Prix later this month after completing an early move up from Toro Rosso following Jolyon Palmer's departure.
Japanese GP: Wolff: F1 grid penalties look ridiculous
Toto Wolff says the current Formula 1 grid penalty system looks ‘ridiculous’ and wants rule changes but isn’t hopeful of seeing any changes in the immediate future.
Grosjean: Top ten was possible before crash…
Romain Grosjean felt a first top ten starting position since the British Grand Prix was on for Haas during qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix before his heavy crash in the first session.
F1: Kvyat returns to Toro Rosso alongside Gasly
With the announcement of Carlos Sainz replacing Jolyon Palmer at Renault from the United States Grand Prix, Daniil Kvyat has been called up to return to the Toro Rosso line-up alongside the driver who replaced him Pierre Gasly for the remaining four races of 2017.
F1: Vettel expects close Japanese GP against Hamilton
Sebastian Vettel has qualified third for the Japanese Grand Prix behind both Mercedes drivers but after being promoted to the front row says it was overall ‘positive’ and that Ferrari should be stronger in the race at Suzuka.
F1: Raikkonen takes new gearbox after Suzuka FP3 crash, gets penalty
Kimi Raikkonen has become the fifth driver to receive a grid penalty for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix after Ferrari was forced to change the gearbox on his Formula 1 car following a crash in final practice at Suzuka.
F1: Palmer handed Suzuka grid penalty after power unit changes
Jolyon Palmer has become the latest driver to be hit with a grid penalty for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix after the Renault Formula 1 team made changes to his power unit ahead of Saturday's running at Suzuka.
F1: Alonso hit with 35-place grid drop for Japanese GP
Fernando Alonso has been hit with a 35-place grid penalty for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka after McLaren was forced to change the Honda Formula 1 power unit on his car overnight.
F1 Japanese GP - Qualifying as it happened
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F1 Japanese GP: Hamilton told Mercedes to run in rain at Suzuka
Lewis Hamilton says it was his decision to head out in the rain during the second free practice washout at Suzuka ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix in order to regain confidence his Mercedes had regained its pace in wet conditions.
F1 Japanese GP: Ferrari explains cause of double failure at Malaysia GP
Ferrari’s chief technical officer Mattia Binotto has revealed the cause behind the team’s double engine failure during the Malaysia GP race weekend which came as ‘completely unexpected’ after not showing up during dyno testing.
Renault may delay Budkowski start date until April amid rivals' concerns
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has confirmed talks are ongoing with the FIA regarding Marcin Budkowski's start date with the team, whose gardening leave may be doubled in a bid to ease some concerns from rival teams.
F1: Vettel: Red Bull surge 'makes it interesting' at front of F1 field
Sebastian Vettel has said the surge in pace shown by Red Bull over the last two Formula 1 races makes the competition "interesting" at the front of the field.
F1 Japanese GP: Raikkonen: We didn’t try to learn anything in FP2
Kimi Raikkonen says nothing was learnt by his Ferrari team in the second free practice washout for the Japanese Grand Prix in order to save its wet weather tyres for the remainder of the race weekend.