Simone Scanu - Formula Live Pulse Blog

March 29, 2026

Bearman’s 50G crash puts F1’s energy rules under immediate safety scrutiny

Oliver Bearman’s 50G crash at the Japanese Grand Prix has intensified scrutiny of F1’s 2026 energy regulations, with drivers and the FIA set to review dangerous closing speeds.

March 29, 2026

Piastri's "what if": did the Safety Car rob McLaren of a Japanese GP win?

Oscar Piastri secures a brilliant P2 in his first F1 start of 2026. Analysis of the strategic heartbreak at Suzuka and whether McLaren truly had the pace to beat Mercedes.

March 29, 2026

Leclerc's "sweaty" Suzuka podium: how Ferrari defied the Safety Car trap

Charles Leclerc admits surprise at his P3 finish in the 2026 Japanese GP. We break down Ferrari's tyre strategy and the late-race defensive masterclass against Mercedes.

March 29, 2026

Bearman survives 50G impact: the technical trap that triggered the crash

Ollie Bearman escapes a massive 50G crash at the 2026 Japanese GP with only bruising. We analyze the "Zero Kilowatt" trap at Spoon Curve that caused the incident.

March 29, 2026

Antonelli takes control: 2026 Japanese GP final results and standings

Kimi Antonelli seizes the F1 championship lead with a dominant win at Suzuka. View the full 2026 Japanese Grand Prix race classification and updated standings.

March 29, 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins 2026 Japanese Grand Prix and lead the championship

Kimi Antonelli storms to victory at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, taking the F1 championship lead after a dramatic Safety Car twist.

March 28, 2026

Max Verstappen left "beyond frustrated" after his Q2 exit at Suzuka

Max Verstappen says his Red Bull was "completely undriveable" after a shock Q2 exit in Japanese GP qualifying, leaving him 11th on the Suzuka grid.

March 28, 2026

Red Bull to “clear the air” before Miami over Verstappen’s journalist incident

Max Verstappen explains why he dismissed a journalist at the Japanese Grand Prix, as Red Bull works to resolve the press conference controversy ahead of Miami.

March 28, 2026

Strategy guide - What are the tactical options for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka?

xplore the tactical landscape of the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix. We analyze pit stop windows, tyre degradation, and optimal strategies for Suzuka, considering the new regulations and historical data.