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Marc Márquez turned the Japanese GP into a statement weekend, completing a clean sweep at Motegi to move within just two points of Jorge Martín in the 2026 MotoGP championship. After winning Saturday’s Sprint, Márquez followed it up with victory in Sunday’s 24-lap Grand Prix, overcoming pole-sitter Martín in the opening half of the race…
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There was drama from start to finish and beyond in Motegi, as the Sprint delivered plenty of action for the Japanese crowds. Marc Márquez was in full control and took the race win, with championship rival Jorge Martín giving chase and joining him on the podium. Splitting the title contenders was Diogo Moreira, who scooped…
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Marc and Álex Marquez set the pace in the opening day of action at Motegi, with the two brothers topping FP1 and Practice respectively. The MotoGP title contenders also began the Japanese Grand Prix weekend in close company. Marc led the opening session ahead of championship leader Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi. His younger brother…
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When most Formula 1 fans think about the Japanese Grand Prix, the circuit they think of is almost inevitably Suzuka. With the upcoming 2025 race marking the circuit’s 35th grand prix since its debut in 1987, this is hardly surprising. However, Suzuka is not the only Japanese circuit to have hosted F1, nor indeed was…
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Formula 1 returned after a small hiatus to kick start its first triple header of the year. Lando Norris was quickest in the first practice session for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix – but it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Papaya outfit. Here’s everything that you need to know. Victor Martins Joins Williams Driver…
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The Japanese Grand Prix is always a fan-favourite. We look back at the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix, and a very special race for Kamui Kobayashi. About The Japanese Grand Prix The Japanese Grand Prix has been part of Formula 1 since 1976. For the first two years, it was held at the Fuji Speedway in…
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There are three types of drivers in Formula 2. First are the rookies who want to come in and establish themselves all guns blazing. Second are the returning drivers who have a point to prove. And third are the unknowns.
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The Suzuka International Racing Course (aka “Suzuka Circuit”) remains a firm favourite for both fans and drivers. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.807km Number of Laps 53 Race Lap Record 1:30.983 (Lewis Hamilton – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:27.064 (Sebastian Vettel – 2019) First Grand Prix 1987 First Race Winner Gerhard Berger 2023 Race Winner Max…