Japanese GP Archives

Wittich made solo F1 Race Director as FIA release Suzuka findings

Today the FIA released their post-Suzuka findings after a catalogue of incidents marred the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix, two weeks ago, rain and changing weather playing havoc with the race. Conditions, two wee... Read More...

FIA: Procedural issues at Japanese GP have been identified

The FIA, Formula 1's governing body confirmed it had looked into 'procedural issues' that occurred during the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix and would correct them for the future. The Paris-based FIA did not spell... Read More...

Verstappen: People told us we’re crazy to work with Honda

Max Verstappen revealed Red Bull were told they were crazy to join forces with Honda after the Japanese company's early struggles in Formula 1. Red Bull took a leap of faith with Honda back in 2018, when the... Read More...

Brundle: Horrified by Suzuka tractor incident

Martin Brundle, former Formula 1 driver and respected pundit revealed he was horrified at the sight of the tractor on track in Suzuka, during the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix. Brundle was speaking during Sky Sport... Read More...

Parc Ferme: Move along, nothing to see here folks…

My crystal ball is on fire at the moment. Before the Singapore Grand Prix, I suggested that Max Verstappen would not be lighting up a World Championship cigar at the end of that race. Last Thursday in Parc F... Read More...

Suzuka Takeaways: A double F1 Champion, a tractor, and other stories

Suzuka Takeaways: Double F1 Champ, a tractor & other stories

Suzuka was definitely missed in the past two Formula 1 seasons, however, we definitely did not miss its treacherous weather but in the end, of a frenetic Japanese Grand Prix, we were left with a lot to talk a... Read More...

Russell: No circumstances in which a tractor on track is acceptable

Russell: In no circumstances is a tractor on track acceptable

George Russell insisted, after the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix tractor incident, that there are no circumstances in which having a recovery vehicle on the track becomes acceptable. Other than Max Verstappen winni... Read More...

Villeneuve: That emotions ran so high was only logical

Villeneuve: Logical that emotions ran so high in Japan

Jacques Villeneuve weighed in on the "tractor on track" incident at the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix, and feels it was logical for emotions to run high given what happened to Jules Bianchi at the same track eight... Read More...

SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 09: Race winner and 2022 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on October 09, 2022 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Button: I see in Max what I saw in Vettel 11 years ago

Max Verstappen's Formula 1 rivals need no reminding the only other Red Bull driver to become a double world champion went on to win four titles in a row, none other than retiring Sebastian Vettel. Only time ... Read More...

SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 09: Race winner and 2022 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with his team after the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on October 09, 2022 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images )

Verstappen: No more pressure but I still want to win

Red Bull's two-time Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen has more wins in mind, and a record still to break, this season after securing his second successive title at a rainsoaked Suzuka on Sunday. The J... Read More...

Ocon: Racing Hamilton always a pleasure

Esteban Ocon said it was a pleasure racing Lewis Hamilton and did a solid job to keep the Briton at bay at the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix to claim fourth position. Ocon and Hamilton served us with an enthralling... Read More...

McLaren: We weren’t as competitive as we would’ve liked

McLaren leave Suzuka disappointed as once again they are lagging behind Alpine in the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship after a race when they were not as competitive as the team would've liked. After havin... Read More...

Japanese Grand Prix: Champion’s Press Conference

Transcript from the post-race FIA hosted Max Verstappen's Champion's press conference after the Japanese Grand Prix, Round 18 of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship season. Featuring 2022 Japanese Grand Prix... Read More...

SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 09: Race winner and 2022 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on October 09, 2022 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Japanese Grand Prix: Max Emilian Verstappen F1 World Champion again

On a dark and rainy day at Suzuka, the shortened Japanese Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen which means he is the 2022 Formula 1 World Champion but he did not know himself in the most confusing title-decid... Read More...

Japanese Grand Prix: Top Three Press Conference

Transcript from the post-race interviews and FIA hosted top three press conference after the Japanese Grand Prix, Round 18 of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship season. Featuring 2022 Japanese Grand Prix ... Read More...

Verstappen: First Title more emotional, the second even more beautiful

Verstappen: First Title emotional, the second even more beautiful

Max Verstappen admitted clinching his second consecutive Formula 1 Title is even more beautiful than the emotional first one, after claiming victory at the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix. His first Formula 1 Title... Read More...

Perez: Very proud of what Max has done this season

Sergio Perez was full of praise for teammate Max Verstappen after the latter secured his second consecutive Formula 1 Title at Suzuka on Sunday. Sergio Perez has been one of the best teammate's Max Verstappen ... Read More...

Leclerc: Max’s title this year was just a matter of time

Charles Leclerc congratulated Max Verstappen for winning the 2022 Formula 1 Title at Suzuka, and admitted it was just a matter of time before the Dutchman achieved that feat. Despite starting the season as the... Read More...