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A guide to in-race betting opportunities in Japan
When the lights go out at Suzuka, the real betting opportunities begin.
Watch the action from Round 1 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship
The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship gets underway on Friday with drivers set to begin the season at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Japanese Grand Prix best Qualifying bets available
With the countdown to Qualifying now on, we assess the best available bets on the market.
Binotto confirms Audi looking for Wheatley replacement
Mattia Binotto will be covering Jonathan Wheatley's duties in the interim after the Briton departed Audi with immediate effect.
Stella not worried about repeat of ‘exceptional’ double DNS
McLaren were left reeling after both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were ruled out of the Chinese Grand Prix, but team boss Andrea Stella is confident it won’t happen again.
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Piastri sets the pace during FP2 in Japan
Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in the second practice hour ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, the McLaren driver leading the way from the Mercedes pair of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Watch FP2 highlights from Japan as Piastri leads Mercedes duo
Oscar Piastri topped the times in Free Practice 2 for the Japanese Grand Prix, beating Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Norris rues ‘pretty bad day’ after FP2 issues in Japan
Lando Norris was left to rue a “pretty bad day” after experiencing technical issues during both of Friday’s practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the day bringing mixed fortunes for McLaren amid Oscar Piastri setting the pace in Free Practice 2.
Ride onboard with Piastri as McLaren man sets the pace in Japan
Oscar Piastri finished Friday's running ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix with the fastest time, the McLaren driver posting a 1m 30.133s in Free Practice 2.
Russell wary of McLaren's 'surprise' pace in Japan practice
George Russell admits that McLaren's pace during Friday practice for the Japanese Grand Prix was "a little bit of a surprise".
Hamilton offers verdict on Japan Friday practice performance
Lewis Hamilton admits he 'feels like I've got a bit of a North Star' to aim for after struggling for confidence with his Ferrari during Friday practice ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen not expecting ‘miracles’ for Red Bull in Japan
Max Verstappen was left disheartened by the performance of his Red Bull on the first day of running at the Japanese Grand Prix.