Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix

Then, as now, Tost was a proud F1 team principal who had just presided over a dream maiden victory for his small Italian-based Formula 1 team in the pouring rain at Monza, against all the odds. Nevertheless, he was a team boss having his ear bent. Because on the other end of the phone was Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz, and he had questions. A…

F1 is racing overnight at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, and surprise, surprise, Max Verstappen claimed pole in qualifying early Saturday morning. Qualifying ran at 2 a.m. ET and Verstappen beat out Oscar Piastri for the top spot. Piastri will join him on the front row, and they'll be followed by Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc. The…

Lewis Hamilton is willing to bet that Max Verstappen will extend his win total to 19 before the Formula 1 season is out. The three-time F1 champion secured a record-breaking 16th win of the season at the Mexican Grand Prix and doesn't look like he will be easing up with three races left this year. It has been a campaign of utter dominance for…

The Qatar Grand Prix is up next on the F1 schedule while taking place on Sunday, October 8 at 1 p.m. ET while airing on ESPN. The weekend's events for the Qatar Grand Prix will kick off on Friday. The first practice session is slated for 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the qualifying round at 1 p.m. ET. On Saturday, the focus shifts to the sprint…

Thirty years ago today, Ayrton Senna put in a sublime drive to win a rain-affected 1993 Japanese Grand Prix in his penultimate start for McLaren. It was the Brazilian's fourth victory of a season otherwise dominated by the Williams FW15C, and once again he beat the odds on a day when driver skill and sheer chutzpah counted for much. But that race…

The conspiracy theories surrounding Red Bull's shocking Singapore Grand Prix were silenced by one of Max Verstappen demolishing the field by almost 20 seconds to win the Japanese Grand Prix. Insiders Betting Digest's Qatar Grand Prix predictions have Max Verstappen winning the Drivers' Championship by winning the Sprint Race and Grand…

The Woking-based team has impressed greatly this season, having transformed its MCL60 from a midfield contender at the start of the campaign to fighting regularly for podium finishes. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said recently that it has not yet achieved half of what it wants to do with its car's aerodynamics. That means there is good…

The F1 season got its first notable surprise of the 2023 season, but as the circuit heads north from Singapore to Japan, nothing has changed in the overall scheme of things. It's Max Verstappen's world and we're just living in it. Last weekend, Verstappen failed to secure a podium finish for the first time this season. He finished fifth in the…

McLaren have been on an impressive upward trajectory, defying the odds after a challenging start to the Formula 1 season with the MCL60 car. Their recent success at the Japanese Grand Prix, where Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri secured a historic double podium, has bolstered their bid to close the gap on Aston Martin, who currently occupy the…

The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit is the first of five consecutive Formula 1 races that won't be broadcast live on ESPN. For the fifth time this Formula 1 season, a Grand Prix will not be broadcast live on ESPN. The Japanese Grand Prix, the 16th of 22 races on the 2023 schedule, is set to air live on ESPN2 from Suzuka Circuit this…

Fernando Alonso can be mathematically eliminated from 2023 Formula 1 world championship contention in this Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso is one of three drivers (aside from Red Bull's Max Verstappen) who are still mathematically eligible to win the 2023 Formula 1 world championship. The two-time world…

Max Verstappen has caused the least amount of damage throughout the 2023 Formula 1 season and is responsible for less than 10% of Red Bull's total damage. Once upon a time, two-time reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen was known as a reckless and mistake-prone driver who struggled to make it to the end of a race, and there was no sign…

1pt Oscar Piastri to be fastest qualifier at the Japanese GP at 20/1 (Ladbrokes, Coral) Finally, Max Verstappen's winning streak has come to an end. Singapore has always proved a tricky place for the best car in the field. Mercedes struggled there during their era of dominance and Max Verstappen has never won in Singapore. Betting wise, we had a…

With the Red Bull unable to master Singapore's Street Circuit, the Milton Keynes team's winning streak has ended on 15. On-track overtaking may have been scarce, but last Sunday's race - primarily thanks to Mercedes's bold and aggressive strategy calls - was more entertaining than anything we have seen in 2023. The Formula 1 circus has now landed…

The Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix is set to deliver another thrilling race, following a minor setback for Max Verstappen in the previous race at Singapore. Verstappen, the dominant force in the 2023 season, faced unexpected challenges, but as the defending champion at Suzuka Circuit, he remains the top contender. In this preview, we'll delve into…

Formula One fans may have a rosier demeanor this week after watching the most competitive race of the season, but competitive races aren't likely to be the norm the rest of the way this season. By no coincidence that competitive race to the podium in Singapore paired with Red Bull having a tough weekend. Red Bull is not expected to have a tough…

Welcome to another episode of the F1 Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Every Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love motorsports and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of F1 action. From the fastest laps to the fastest pit stops to the fastest car of the day, Rod and Cody have…

Lewis Hamilton is preparing for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix and has made a prediction concerning Red Bull's fortunes ahead of the race following their difficult time of things in Singapore Lewis Hamilton has made a bold call ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton has attempted to crank the pressure up on Red Bull by claiming there…

The "Suzuka Circuit" in Suzuka, Japan, is where this weekend's venue for the sixteenth race of the 2023 Formula 1 season, as the LENOVO Japanese Grand Prix takes place on Sunday from the Suzuka International Racing Course. Once again, 20 drivers and 10 teams will rumble on the 5.807-kilometer course over 53 laps. Italian Grand Prix odds further…

Image Source; Shutterstock.com Verstappen's car failed him last weekend, which is why he ended outside the podium for the first time this season. The Red Bull Racing driver, however, is expected to bounce right back to the top with a win at the 2023 Japanese GP. His car problems are over, while his desire to win is unquestionable. This explains why…

Max Verstappen and Red Bull's dominant showing in 2023 suffered a minor blip at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix last weekend. Failing to even qualify for the final part of qualifying despite winning the ten prior races, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz stole in to win a thrilling night race from pole position. It certainly leaves the door open again for the…

The 2023 Formula 1 season will continue on Sunday with the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix on the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. The green flag is scheduled to drop at 1 a.m. ET. Red Bull Racing's streak of 15 consecutive victories and Max Verstappen's streak of 10 consecutive victories finally ended last week in Singapore, the team will look to regroup…

Odds at DraftKings as of September 20, 2023. Claim a DraftKings promo code to bet on the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing has tried to put the best facer possible on last week's relatively dismal performance by Verstappen and Perez. Both drivers struggled with pace in qualifying, with neither advancing to Q3 for the first time this season.…

Whether or not that was a mere blip remains to be seen, with Red Bull able to seal the Constructors' Championship this weekend at Suzuka - a favourite circuit for fans and drivers alike, so much so that Sebastian Vettel once described the layout as having been "designed by the Gods." Red Bull are confident about climbing back onto their perch this…

Red Bull will look to return to winning ways at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after their unbeaten run came to an emphatic end in Singapore. Carlos Sainz's brilliant performance made him the first non-Red Bull driver to win in 2023. However, the Spaniard has his work cut out at the high-speed Suzuka circuit as Red Bull are favourites to…

George Russell literally throwing away a podium finish and potential win in Singapore is the most recent lowlight of a disappointing 2023 Formula 1 season. While the 2022 Formula 1 season was largely dominated by Red Bull and Max Verstappen, it was George Russell who took the sport by storm by walking into Mercedes and handily beating seven-time…

The Formula One reunion tour continues this week with the first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019. Last week's race in Singapore was also the first race there since 2019. Max Verstappen didn't clinch the title last week, but he can do so in Japan with a win and the fastest lap (or other scenarios with help from Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez).…

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Recalling some of the best and most memorable races of his F1 career to date, Ricciardo picked out one special moment in particular involving the legendary seven-time world champion Daniel Ricciardo raced for Toro Rosso in 2012 Daniel Ricciardo spilled the beans on a brief conversation he had with Michael Schumacher which had a huge impact on…

Michael Schumacher left a massive influence on Daniel Ricciardo, like many other drivers, who raced in his era. Ricciardo remembered Michael on the occasion of the GOAT's birthday week. He recalled an incident when they were both battling each other and what Schumacher later told him gave him a massive confidence boost. Ever since Michael's…

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted a private conversation with Michael Schumacher was one of the biggest moments of his F1 career. The former McLaren star said the seven-time champion congratulated him after the pair battled for points at the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix. Ricciardo defended against the Mercedes driver in the closing stages to hold on to…

Daniel Ricciardo recalled his epic on-track battle with F1 legend Michael Schumacher at the 2012 Japanese GP. The Australian managed to defend against the seven-time world champion in the closing stages of the race, finishing 10th to take home one point. Daniel Ricciardo and Michael Schumacher are both currently not in the sport, with the former…

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Daniel Ricciardo has highlighted an unusual choice for one of the best drives of his career, picking the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix among his top three. While he scored a solitary point while driving for Toro Rosso at Suzuka, he explained that his final stint became a formative moment for him in his then-fledgling Formula 1 career. Ricciardo was…

With a minus line of -239 for Max Verstappen and a+340 for Charles Leclerc, these two drivers are in a league of their own in PointsBet odds for the 2022 edition of the Japanese Grand Prix as the next highest driver is listed at 13/1. Suzuka Circuitland was unkind to Verstappen in his last outing. He was the first driver out in the 2019 Japanese…

Formula 1. USA Grand Prix. Season 2022. Track: Circuit of the Americas. 23.10.2022 22:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Safe Choice Odds2,65 Bet TypeLeclerc in Top-3 Bookmaker Bet Now! In the Japanese Grand Prix Max Verstappen won, thanks to which he became the champion of the current F1 season ahead of schedule. Sergio Perez crossed the…

The Suzuka Circuit is one of F1 driver's favorite courses because of its demanding corners that are fairly balanced between right and left turns. That makes the return of the Japanese Grand Prix extra special considering it has been canceled since the 2019 season due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Valtteri Bottas is the defending champion…

Formula 1 is back at the Suzuka International Racing Course for the first time since 2019 as the Japanese Grand Prix returns to the calendar. With an average speed of 153mph (240km/h), Suzuka is one of the quickest tracks on the F1 calendar and has become a drivers' favourite since its introduction into the sport in 1987. Designed by John…

Max Verstappen won his second world drivers' championship title in dramatic fashion with a last lap penalty from Charles Leclerc declaring him champion of the world in Japan. The Dutchman did not even realise he had won it, convinced he was a point shy before it was explained to him that it was full points - not half points - to be awarded after…

The defending F1 world champion sealed the crown with four races to go in what was his 12th Grand Prix win of the season. Verstappen will be hoping to make it a hat-trick of F1 championship victories in 2023. The Red Bull driver will once again be the man to beat. Apart from Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc who pushed him hard until mid-season, here is…

Formula 1's return to Suzuka for the first time in three years delivered half the racing action we expected but far more drama than was anticipated. It resulted in a Sunday with a wide variety of winners and losers, as our writers explain: Yes, a shortened race with a confusing awarding of full points is not the ideal way to win a title on paper…

The 2023 Supercross and Motocross schedules were each released as part of an overall announcement that included dates for the three-race, SuperMotocross Championship. The Monster Energy Supercross season will begin in its accustomed location of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. on January 7, 2023 and end at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on…

The 2022 Formula 1 schedule continues on Sunday with the 2022 Honda Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday, Oct. 9. The race has a scheduled start time of 1 a.m. ET. Red Bull's Sergio Perez won last week in Singapore despite being assigned a five-second post-race penalty and Perez is just two points behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for…

Suzuka's return to Formula 1 after its enforced two-season absence has been celebrated by drivers and fans alike. Its unique (on the F1 calendar) figure-of-eight configuration, the challenge of the'snake' in sector one, the Degners, 130R and its history in grand prix racing make it one of the favourites on the calendar. As Sebastian Vettel recently…

If there were any lingering doubts in the minds of F1 betting fans as to whether Sergio Perez could regain the pace that powered him to top two finishes in six of his first 10 races this season, the "Mexican Minister of Defense" allayed them last week with what has been widely proclaimed as the best drive of his Formula 1 career. Starting second on…

F1 returns to Suzuka this weekend for the Japanese GP, and Max Verstappen can again clinch his second straight title. Our Japanese Grand Prix picks breakdown his chances and the race outlook ahead of race day in Suzuka. One of F1's greatest venues will make its triumphant return to the calendar this weekend, as the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka…

Max Verstappen does not agree with nearest Formula 1 title rival Charles Leclerc that Japanese Grand Prix venue Suzuka will be a'Red Bull track.' F1 returns to Suzuka after three years away this weekend, with its high-speed nature similar to that found at Spa-Francorchamps when Red Bull's RB18 in Verstappen's hands was unstoppable and Ferrari was…

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka International Racing Course, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results. After a thrilling and unpredictable Singapore Grand Prix, Formula 1 heads north to Japan and the Suzuka Circuit this weekend. Max Verstappen is once again looking to wrap up the Drivers'…

Mick Schumacher showed on the first day of the Japanese Grand Prix why Haas F1 is still keeping him uncertain about 2023. The driver made an embarrassing mistake after test starts and got an irate team boss Guenther Steiner on his roof, pointing the finger. After his painful debut year in Formula 1, in which Schumacher finished without any points…

Max Verstappen has his second opportunity to seal the Formula 1 title this weekend. If he were to be successful, he'd write himself into the history books alongside several of the sport's most famous names to have won the championship at the renowned Suzuka Circuit. No fewer than 11 drivers have claimed a championship in Japan, enhancing the…