Formula 1: Daniel Ricciardo confirms he'll leave grid for 2023
Daniel Ricciardo has confirmed that he will not be on the Formula 1 grid for the 2023 season, and that his focus is on finding a drive for 2024.
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Mercedes Pair Edge Max Verstappen In Wet Japanese GP Second Practice
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton made it a Mercedes one-two ahead of title-chasing Max Verstappen in a soggy second practice on Friday for the Japanese Grand Prix. Runaway Red Bull leader Verstappen can clinch his second straight world title on Sunday if he wins the race with the fastest lap, no matter what his rivals do. The Dutchman will also retain his crown if he wins and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, his nearest challenger, is third or lower. But Verstappen was beaten to the quickest time in the second practice session by the Mercedes pair, with Russell clocking a fastest lap of 1min 41.935sec.
Japanese GP: Lewis Hamilton struggling to predict weekend prospects despite strong FP2
Lewis Hamilton has said he’s not sure what sort of pace Mercedes are going to have in qualifying tomorrow at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Japanese GP: George Russell quickest in FP2
George Russell topped the timesheets in FP2 at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in P2.
Japanese Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso Fastest In Wet First Practice, Max Verstappen Sixth
Veteran Fernando Alonso went quickest on Friday in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen sixth-fastest as he looks to clinch his second straight world title this weekend. Two-time world champion Alonso braved steady rain at the Suzuka circuit to streak round in 1min 42.248sec for Alpine -- 0.315sec quicker than second-placed Carlos Sainz of Ferrari. Verstappen can claim the title on Sunday if he wins the race with the fastest lap, no matter what his rivals do, but he put in only a short stint in first practice.
Lewis Hamilton Says "Imperative" Formula One Cost Cap Rules Enforced
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that any team breaking Formula One's cost cap must be punished, after governing body FIA pushed the findings of an investigation back to next week. FIA had been due to reveal Wednesday if any team had breached last season's $145 million budget cap, but released a statement instead saying the report would be delayed until Monday, October 10. Rival teams claimed at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix that two teams, thought to be Red Bull and Aston Martin, had exceeded the cap, which was introduced last season to make racing more competitive.
Lewis Hamilton could race for another five years after talks with Mercedes boss
Lewis Hamilton has hinted he could race for another five years after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed the pair had recently spoken about his future.
5 big questions that need answers at the Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1 is back at Suzuka for the first time in three years with the Japanese Grand Prix being held this weekend.