Red Bull are unlikely to be beaten on pure pace for at least the first third of the season, Carlos Sainz Jnr predicts.
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The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport. The 2024 F1 season is the 75th time the world championship has been held.
A world drivers’ champion has been crowned every year since the series began. Since 1958 a world constructors’ championship title has also been awarded.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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Three crashes in two races taking an “enormous” toll on Williams – Vowles
Formula 1
Posted onThe latest crash suffered by a Williams driver will delay their upgrade programme later in the season, said team principal James Vowles.
Verstappen springs Red Bull back to winning ways at unexpectedly warm Suzuka
2024 Japanese GP report
Posted onMax Verstappen and Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez emphatically ended any hopes that their Melbourne slump could be a turning point in Suzuka.
Tsunoda credits “supermen” pit crew for point in home race
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda said he wouldn’t have scored a point in his home race without a rapid pit stop performed by his crew.
How Ferrari’s “mega” pace paid off in tactically complex Japanese GP
2024 Japanese GP interactive data
Posted onFerrari haven’t always got their tactics right but on a day when teams faced more options than usual both their drivers made up places.
Mercedes had no alternative to using “really terrible hard tyres” – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell and Lewis Hamilton said they endured a “challenging” Japanese Grand Prix after running two hard tyre stints.
Russell calls Alonso’s DRS tactics with Piastri a “smart move”
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell had no complaints about Fernando Alonso’s tactical slowing in the Japanese Grand Prix following the clash between the pair two weeks ago.
Japan ‘one of my best weekends but everyone will forget it tomorrow’ – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says neither continuing to finish 40 seconds behind the leaders, nor joining Mercedes, is an “attractive” option for the future.
Stewards take no action against Russell over Piastri chicane incident
Formula 1
Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix stewards have taken no further action against George Russell for allegedly forcing Oscar Piastri off the track.
Both Alpines ‘lost significant downforce’ due to damage from collision
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine’s point-less season continued at Suzuka as their drivers’ races were ruined after they made contact at the restart.
Vote for your 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
“Atrocious” first stint masked Mercedes’ gains in race – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists that he is happy with the performance of his team at Suzuka despite scoring just eight points.
Ricciardo and Albon avoid penalty over crash which stopped race
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo said he didn’t realise Alexander Albon was drawing alongside him when the pair tangled and crashed at the start of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Suzuka “couldn’t have been any better” for Red Bull, says Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onChampionship leader Max Verstappen was pleased to return to winning ways in Japan after his retirement in the previous race in Melbourne.
Sainz thought podium finish would be “very difficult” early in race
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said he was pleased with his podium finish in the Japanese Grand Prix as he thought it would be difficult to pull off early in the race.
Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in Japan after crash halts race
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen controlled the Japanese Grand Prix to take a comfortable victory ahead of team mate Sergio Perez at Suzuka.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix race result and championship points
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Rate the race: 2024 Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix.
2024 Japanese Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in pictures.
Japanese Grand Prix red-flagged on first lap after Ricciardo and Albon crash
Formula 1
Posted onThe Japanese Grand Prix was red-flagged on the first lap after a collision between Daniel Ricciardo and Alexander Albon damaged a barrier.