Official Japanese Grand Prix 2026 - Grand Prix Weekend Thread - Round 3

Before the enforced early-season break, when various teams will be vying for solutions to a tricky opening to the season of new regs and others will be striving to maintain superiority, we bring the curtain down on the first act with the 40th World Championship Japanese Grand Prix at one of many drivers' favourite circuits - Suzuka.

Just to hear the name 'Suzuka' itself conjures up the allure you would feel if you heard those of other classic tracks. It offers up a challenging and varied range of corners ...