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Formula One


Verstappen’s Suzuka nightmare as RB22 struggles
Verstappen lines up P11 at Suzuka as RB22 balance issues worsen, exposing deeper Red Bull problems and forcing a damage-limitation race strategy.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 283 min read


Antonelli storms to pole in Suzuka from Russell and Piastri
Kimi Antonelli took a second consecutive pole in Japan with George Russell making it a Mercedes 1-2 despite struggling throughout the session, while Oscar Piastri completes the top three for the Japanese Grand Prix's starting grid.

Meghana Sree
Mar 284 min read


Antonelli sets the pace for FP3 in Japan
Filled with action, the final hour of practice in Suzuka saw Antonelli at the top of the timesheets ahead of an all-important qualifying session in Japan.

Maham Mir
Mar 284 min read


Bottas is feeling optimistic: “We are closing the gap”
Cadillac isn’t having the best start of their maiden Formula One season, but things are finally looking to get better. Bottas is happy with the practice sessions in Japan.

Bo Helmus
Mar 282 min read


Russell on McLaren threat: “We’re the fastest we’ve ever done”
Mercedes is having the best start to the 2026 season imaginable, but after two races, the other teams are catching up. Can Mercedes keep their winning streak going in Japan?

Bo Helmus
Mar 283 min read


Piastri leads FP2 from Antonelli and Russell in Japan
The second practice hour in Suzuka saw Oscar Piastri top the timesheets ahead of the Mercedes pair, in a session that once again saw reliability issues curb running for several drivers on the grid.

Meghana Sree
Mar 273 min read


Russell tops FP1 in Suzuka
Suzuka opens with tight margins, upgrades, spins, and Russell leading a closely packed field as teams battle early setup and reliability issues.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 272 min read


What went wrong with McLaren's start to the 2026 F1 season?
McLaren have gotten off to an unfortunate start in the 2026 season. The reigning champions have struggled to find their way amidst the new regulations.

Chloe Buckley
Mar 265 min read


Stroll: “None of us are happy”
Aston Martin is the most-talked about team in the 2026 Formula One season, but surely not in the way that they would’ve hoped.

Bo Helmus
Mar 262 min read


Norris: “We certainly enjoy being first a lot more than third”
As the reigning constructors’ champion, everyone expected McLaren to keep onto their winning form in the new season. But in reality, the team is struggling a lot.

Bo Helmus
Mar 263 min read


Bortoleto “wouldn’t say it’s a surprise” that Wheatley departed from Audi
Audi faces a shocking shake-up as Wheatley exits. But was his departure pre-determined? Gabriel Bortoleto reveals his insight.

Mia Wallace
Mar 262 min read


“Let’s wait and see” Leclerc hints at where Ferrari stands in its two-man battle with Mercedes
Mercedes leads, but Ferrari’s Leclerc eyes possible upgrades and twisting track gains. Can the silver arrows be challenged in Japan?

Mia Wallace
Mar 263 min read


From setbacks to podium success: Hamilton’s redemption in red
Lewis Hamilton struggled to adapt to Ferrari in 2025 but reignited hope as he bounced back with a podium at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Caitlyn Gordon
Mar 256 min read


Formula One Preview: Japanese Grand Prix
After a gripping double header to kickstart the new season, Formula One is staying in Asia, to visit one of the greatest tracks of them all.

Peter Johnson
Mar 256 min read


Formula One Gradebook: Chinese Grand Prix
A brand new race winner joined the F1 history books after an eventful race in Shanghai — here’s how all the drivers performed at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

Maham Mir
Mar 2115 min read


Jonathan Wheatley exits Audi F1 as Mattia Binotto takes charge
Jonathan Wheatley exits Audi F1 abruptly, leaving Mattia Binotto to take full control as team principal amid rising pressure and Aston Martin links.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 203 min read


Five Winners, Five Losers: Chinese Grand Prix
The second race in Formula One’s season-opening double-header once again provided wheel-to-wheel racing throughout the field, but who came out on top?

Peter Johnson
Mar 1810 min read


How Kimi Antonelli went from junior sensation to Grand Prix winner
Following a season of highs and lows in 2025, Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden Formula One victory on Sunday in China with a sensational drive.

Chloe Buckley
Mar 175 min read


Five Takeaways: Chinese Grand Prix
A young Italian seized victory, a world champion returned to the podium for the first time in red and all three 2025 title contenders failed to find the chequered flag. Here are DIVEBOMB’s five takeaways from the Chinese Grand Prix.

Mia Wallace
Mar 165 min read


Formula One’s top five youngest race winners
Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 Chinese Grand Prix win reshaped F1 history, joining Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso among the sport’s five youngest race winners.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 165 min read
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