Formula 1 live updates: Liam Lawson in Japanese Grand Prix final practice, qualifying

Liam Lawson has completed a solid day of practice for Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Returning to the track he boasts the most experience on, with two previous Formula One grands prix ...
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Japanese GP qualifying rule change sends powerful F1 2026 message

It’s only a minor qualifying adjustment, but the implications reach far beyond Suzuka.

FIA Reduces Energy Recharge for Japanese GP Qualifying Amid Fan Criticism

Formula 1 fans call FIA's last-minute Japanese Grand Prix qualifying rule change "damage control." ...

FIA makes late change to qualifying before Japanese GP amid driver concerns

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has made a tweak to the rules around this weekend's qualifying session at the Japanese ...

How Does Qualifying Work In F1?

A clear guide to F1 qualifying in 2026 including Q1 Q2 Q3 format, sprint qualifying rules and the 107 percent rule explained.

F1 energy rules tweaked for Japanese Grand Prix in bid to improve qualifying

Drivers and teams pushed back, so the 2026 regs have been tweaked at Suzuka to keep qualifying a flat-out challenge.

F1's governing FIA introduces energy management tweaks for Japan qualifying

Formula One’s governing body on Thursday said it was ​tweaking its energy management rules for the Japanese Grand Prix ...