Japanese Grand Prix

Marc Márquez has revealed his reaction to learning that Ducati had been interested in signing young Spanish rider Pedro Acosta, saying he 'reacted immediately'. The comments come as MotoGP heads to Motegi for the Japanese Grand Prix, in a season marked by injuries, with 628 crashes and half the grid sidelined. Márquez also gave personal interviews about his upbringing and family.

The Japanese MotoGP round at Motegi is reportedly facing unprecedented uncertainty, according to a motorsport news report that has begun circulating among racing fans. The report does not specify the cause of the uncertainty, leaving open questions about whether it concerns scheduling, organisation, or participation. Fans of the championship are following the story for updates on the future of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Results from the second free practice session of the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, round 16 of the season, have been released, with lap times published by Japanese motorsport outlet AS-Web. The session times give teams and fans an early read on pace ahead of qualifying and the race at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Marc Márquez is taking a changed approach to the Japanese Grand Prix at the Motegi circuit, according to motorsport coverage. No further details about the nature of the strategy or the team's comments were available, so it is unclear what exactly is different, though attention is on how the adjustment might affect his race performance in Japan.

George Russell overcame a technical problem during the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, telling his team over the radio that he lost power when he pushed the boost, yet still went on to complete a grand slam — pole position, victory, fastest lap and leading every lap. Japanese motorsport outlet AUTOSPORT web reviewed the team radio messages from round 15, drawing attention to how Russell managed the car trouble while holding off the field in Baku.

Toyota has reportedly mapped out a replacement plan should its works driver Ryo Hirakawa secure a Formula 1 race seat with Haas. The Japanese manufacturer, preparing its return to F1 in partnership with Haas, is ensuring its endurance and development programme stays covered if Hirakawa moves full-time to grand prix racing.

The Haas F1 team has announced Ryo Hirakawa as its newest videographer ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The announcement, shared by the team's official account, links the Japanese racing driver to the squad for the season-opening race weekend. Fans are reacting to the news as part of the build-up to the Bahrain GP and the start of the new Formula 1 season.

Maverick Viñales is back in MotoGP action at the Japanese Grand Prix, but his long-term position in the championship remains unclear. The Spanish rider's return at Motegi comes with questions hanging over his future seat, making his performances this weekend a talking point for fans and paddock watchers alike.

Mercedes has revealed a new car colour scheme for the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, which is being held in Malaysia, according to Japanese motorsport outlet AS Web. The team is also reported to be bringing a major car upgrade, its first large-scale update since May. Fans are discussing both the unusual one-off livery and what the upgrade could mean for the team's performance.

Japanese golf retailer Niki Golf is holding its F-1 Grand Prix '26, a head-to-head contest to determine which fairway wood delivers the longest distance. The event invites golfers to compare club performance in a driving-distance showdown. Details about dates, participants and testing conditions have not been announced, so it is unclear how the ranking will be decided or when results will be revealed.