Japanese GP
Date: Sunday, 6 April 2025
Track: Suzuka Circuit
♖ Christian Horner denies Red Bull is stalling 2026 rule changes and insists they’re not playing for time; they’re just playing to win.
♖ Aston Martin will sell £74m F1 stake, a bold move to boost liquidity and double down on their luxury road car market.
♖ Haas reveals bold new livery for Suzuka as the Toyota partnership kicks into gear — a fresh look, fresh ambition, and the same understeer.
♖ Helmut Marko admits Verstappen didn’t back Lawson’s exit. Max said no, and Red Bull said go—democracy, but with horsepower.
♖ Toto Wolff may wait on Mercedes driver plans — just in case Max Verstappen suddenly appears with a suitcase and a smirk.
♖ Van Haren questions Russell’s future: ‘If Mercedes thinks he’s a superstar, where’s the contract?’ Ouch. Gloves off in Brackley.
♖ Claire Williams returns! Joins Santander as brand ambassador — surprise comeback for F1’s most famous paddock paddler and paperwork queen.
♖ Ex-Ferrari ace Arnoux slams Alonso’s Chinese GP drive: ‘He was one of the biggest disappointments.’ Alonso fans are currently fuming online.
♖ F1’s Jonny Haworth says betting is the next big focus — place your bets: Will Ferrari finish a pit stop cleanly?
♖ Liam Lawson insists he needed more time to master the tricky Red Bull RB21 before being cast aside.
♖ Sergio Perez reveals ‘a few’ F1 teams are eyeing his comeback for a shock 2026 return to the grid.
♖ Red Bull double down: Yuki Tsunoda will complete the entire 2025 season despite swirling speculation and rising pressure.
♖ Mercedes is back! Their best season start since 2021, with Russell grabbing back-to-back podiums in Bahrain and China.
♖ Lewis Hamilton blames Ferrari’s complex set-up learning curve for his turbulent form during his Prancing Horse debut season.
♖ Yuki Tsunoda says the Red Bull feels unstable in the simulator—but he’s buzzing for his home race debut.
♖ Tsunoda ghosted? He calls it ‘unusual’ that Helmut Marko hasn’t spoken to him since his Red Bull promotion.
♖ Ferrari’s disqualification scandal: Di Montezemolo was ‘horrified’ and slammed it as Ferrari’s biggest disgrace after dramatic weekend talks.
♖ Jack Doohan out, Hirakawa in: Fan-favourite Japanese driver replaces Doohan for FP1 at the home Grand Prix.
♖ Villeneuve stirs it up: He says McLaren can’t fully back Norris in 2025 due to Piastri’s bulletproof contract terms.
