4 h. ago F1's Japanese GP has storylines that may be as fleeting as the country's cherry blossoms

The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third Formula 1 race of the season, but several storylines are developing that promise a few twists

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10 h. ago Japanese Grand Prix Prediction & F1 Betting Tips: Mighty McLaren Tough To Stop

Read our F1 betting tips ahead of Sunday’s race in Suzuka

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10 h. ago F1 news: Lewis Hamilton fury vented as Max Verstappen admits his anger at situation

The likes of Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris have all been speaking to reporters on media day ahead of this weekend's action at the Japanese Grand Prix

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17 h. ago Passengers scramble onto wing of American Airlines plane after cabin fills with smoke

A video caught those on board helping each other jump from the wing onto the ground

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19 h. ago Max Verstappen indicates he was unhappy Red Bull sacked Liam Lawson

Yuki Tsunoda replaces Lawson for Sunday’s Japan GPLewis Hamilton describes demotion as ‘pretty harsh’Max Verstappen has intimated he was unhappy with the way his Red Bull team suddenly sacked their driver Liam Lawson after just two races and replaced him with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team Racing Bulls, speaking in the buildup to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.Red Bull dropped Lawson with a shocking speed after he underperformed in his first two races for the team, a bluntly emphatic act even by F1 standards. In the immediate aftermath the former driver Giedo van der Garde described Red Bull’s treatment of the 23-year-old as “closer to bullying or a panic move” and that they “gave Liam two races only to crush his spirit” in a post on Instagram, which was liked by Verstappen. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Lewis Hamilton slams claim he’s ‘lost faith’ in Ferrari: ‘Complete rubbish’

Hamilton won the China sprint race but was disqualified from the grand prix after his car failed a check

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21 h. ago Max Verstappen confirms anger at Red Bull over Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda swap

Red Bull dropped the strugging Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda ahead of this weekends Japanese Grand Prix and star driver Max Verstappen was not too pleased with that decision

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40 h. ago Japanese Grand Prix 2025: Date, start time, schedule, how to watch and weather forecast

McLaren leads both Championships heading into round three

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43 h. ago Toto Wolff to miss Japanese GP as Mercedes F1 chief confirms replacement

Toto Wolff will be absent at the Japanese Grand Prix as the Mercedes boss takes time away following surgery on his knee as the Silver Arrows prepare for a weekend without him

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48 h. ago Formula 1: How to watch the Japanese Grand Prix on TV and what to know

Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix

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66 h. ago Hedgehog Society wins Smiley Charity Film Awards’ Grand Prix People’s Choice Award 2025

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is delighted to have scooped one of the top accolades at the Smiley Charity Film Awards.

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3 d. ago The Beatles: actors playing the Fab Four in Sam Mendes’ biopics announced

All four Beatles biopics, focusing on each member of the band, will be released in cinemas in April 2028The cast of Sam Mendes’ four upcoming Beatles biopics has been officially announced, with Harris Dickinson playing John Lennon, Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan playing Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn playing George Harrison.Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of films including American Beauty, 1917 and Skyfall, made a surprise appearance on stage with his Fab Four at CinemaCon, an annual industry event for Hollywood, in Las Vegas on Monday night. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Lewis Hamilton 'lack of trust' in Ferrari laid bare after Chinese GP failings

Lewis Hamilton suffered a disqualification after the Chinese Grand Prix to add to the issues he has encountered since trading Mercedes for Ferrari in the close-season

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3 d. ago When is the next F1 race and how can I watch Japanese Grand Prix?

F1 heads to Suzuka for the third race of the 2025 season as Yuki Tsunoda makes his Red Bull debut

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4 d. ago Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas Grand Prix after Marc Márquez crash

Marquez crashes while leading raceÁlex Márquez tops riders’ championship Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia won a chaotic Americas Grand Prix ahead of Gresini Racing’s Álex Márquez on Sunday after Marc Márquez crashed halfway through the race while leading to lose for the first time this season.Marc Márquez had clinched pole position in qualifying as well as a third straight sprint victory on Saturday, but after a first crash on the red Ducati, the six-times MotoGP champion opted to retire due to extensive damage on his bike. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas MotoGP after Marc Márquez crash

Marquez crashes while leading raceÁlex Márquez tops riders’ championship Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia won a chaotic Americas Grand Prix ahead of Gresini Racing’s Álex Márquez on Sunday after Marc Márquez crashed halfway through the race while leading, losing for the first time this season.Marc Márquez had clinched pole position in qualifying as well as a third straight sprint victory on Saturday, but after a first crash on the red Ducati, the six-times MotoGP champion opted to retire due to extensive damage on his bike. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Ferrari F1 chiefs fume over 'sensational flop' involving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

Ferrari suffered a nightmare at the Chinese Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were disqualified after issues found with both of their cars, with the failure in Shanghai seen as a "sensational flop"

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4 d. ago Simone Biles on ice: Ilia Malinin shows his only rival is perfection itself | Bryan Armen Graham

America’s Quad God lapped the field to win another world title with a record-tying six quadruple jumps, but his attention remains fixed on a standard just out of reachIlia Malinin had just finished defending his world title with another sensational performance including six quadruple jumps beneath the lights of a nearly sold-out TD Garden. But as he pounded the ice after his final pose, the gesture wasn’t pure triumph like last year in Montreal. It was the frustration of a perfectionist falling short of a standard no one else is asking him to meet.“That was definitely because I didn’t land all seven,” the 20-year-old American said afterward. “It’s still the one thing I want to accomplish – whether before the Olympics or sometime in my career – just to land them all and really maximize my technical ability, while also incorporating the rest of the program.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Red Bull's 'crazy' decision slammed for one reason after Christian Horner grilling

Liam Lawson has been axed by Red Bull Racing after just two races in 2025, with Yuki Tsunoda promoted to partner Max Verstappen from the Japanese Grand Prix

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5 d. ago What to do in Abu Dhabi, from beach days to Grand Prix weekends

This week, TravelSmart is all about Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and a place known for its modern skyline, luxury resorts and rich heritage.

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