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What to expect at Suzuka in 2026 (Alpine)
Dave Greenwood: ‘With reduced downforce on the cars, we’ll definitely see lower apex speeds in the opening sequence of corners — the Esses from turn three to seven — and drivers will take them in a lower gear. By the start of the second sector, from the first Degner to the hairpin, the cars should be in a much more similar performance window to last year.’
Crawford to drive in FP1 at Japanese Grand Prix (Aston Martin)
‘The session will mark Jak’s first FP1 appearance as the team’s third driver, giving him the opportunity to further integrate with the team during a race weekend. It also fulfils one of the team’s mandated rookie sessions this season.’
Citroen Racing affirms commitment to Formula E Gen 4 (Formula E)
‘Citroen made the announcement of their ‘Gen 4’ commitment during the Madrid E-Prix weekend, with their decision reinforcing Formula E as a central pillar of Citroen’s electrification and performance strategy. ‘
‘One step away from the dream’ – Tsolov eager to make the most of 2026 F2 opportunity (Formula 2)
‘You cannot combine as much as in Formula 3, where it’s a brake and turn at the same time and then you really send it into the corners. In F2 you have to rotate the car really early on so you can be straight on the exit, so it’s a little bit more complex than even what it sounds. But the process of learning how to maximise your driving style for that car is quite interesting.’
Team Redline rebrands as Verstappen Sim Racing (Verstappen)
‘Verstappen Racing announces that Team Redline, its sim racing division, will rebrand as Verstappen Sim Racing. The change brings the team’s identity fully in line with Verstappen Racing’s ambition to build a unified racing ecosystem that spans all forms of motorsport, from GT3 racing to the virtual world.’
Depressing thought: this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix is Formula 1’s last traditional format event – three practice sessions, qualifying and grand prix – until June.#F1 #JapaneseGP #RaceFans
— Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine.bsky.social) 2026-03-23T09:51:23.049Z
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Ayrton Senna finally won at home today in 1991
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