AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, JUN 26, 11:30 AM
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Mattia Binotto will temporarily cover Jonathan Wheatley’s duties after the Audi Team Principal’s sudden exit, with a permanent replacement set to be announced soon.
Cadillac introduced a revised diffuser at the Japanese GP, with Valtteri Bottas reporting improved balance and reduced gaps despite the team remaining at the back of the field.
George Russell backs F1’s decision to reduce qualifying energy at Suzuka from 9MJ to 8MJ, but says the FIA could have gone further to limit super-clipping effects.
Red Bull’s RB22 is reportedly running 9–10kg overweight, not 20kg as speculated in China. An update package aimed at reducing weight is set for the Miami Grand Prix.
Dive deep into the Friday practice data at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. We analyze qualifying and race simulation pace to see if McLaren or Ferrari can topple Mercedes at Suzuka, while Red Bull scrambles for answers.
Franco Colapinto receives a warning from Japanese Grand Prix stewards after impeding Max Verstappen during FP2 at Suzuka, forcing the Red Bull driver to abandon a fast lap.
Fernando Alonso confirms the birth of his first child at the Japanese Grand Prix, sharing an emotional update while admitting Aston Martin still faces performance struggles at Suzuka.
Ferrari chose not to run its innovative ‘Macarena’ rotating rear wing at Suzuka, shifting focus to weight reduction and power unit improvements as it manages development under the budget cap.
Oscar Piastri leads FP2 at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix as McLaren edge Mercedes and Ferrari, while Red Bull struggle at Suzuka.
