Charles Leclerc has exposed the tricks Mercedes and George Russell tried to play during their battle for the final podium place at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Leclerc ultimately succeeded in the battle for third place at Suzuka after a duel with the Briton after they had both cleared Lewis Hamilton following the safety car restart.
READ MORE: Charles Leclerc exposes George Russell trick after Ferrari instruction
Red Bull set for eye-watering multi-million partnership deal - report
Adidas is set to expand its presence in F1 with a bold €27 million annual partnership with Red Bull.
While maintaining its existing collaborations with Mercedes and Audi, which are believed to receive a similar figure annually, the German sportswear giant will increase its paddock partnership to three of Formula 1's 11 teams, according to BILD.
READ MORE: Red Bull set for eye-watering multi-million partnership deal - report
Toto Wolff challenges Christian Horner F1 return
Toto Wolff has admitted he is not completely in favour of seeing Christian Horner return to the F1 grid.
Horner was the long-time team principal of Red Bull before he was ousted from the role midway through the 2025 campaign.
F1 champion scolds Franco Colapinto after huge Oliver Bearman crash
1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has voiced surprise that Franco Colapinto escaped a penalty following his incident with Oliver Bearman at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Bearman suffered a huge 50G shunt into the barrier during the race after being caught out by the closing speed as he followed Colapinto.
READ MORE: F1 champion scolds Franco Colapinto after huge Oliver Bearman crash
George Russell laments 'one thing after another' following Suzuka disaster
George Russell has bemoaned being the recipient of "one thing after another" during the Japanese Grand Prix, after poor luck cost him what he felt would have been victory.
The Mercedes driver was on the receiving end of more than his fair share of bad luck, with the safety car being deployed the lap after he pitted and just before Kimi Antonelli came in for fresh tyres.
READ MORE: George Russell laments 'one thing after another' following Suzuka disaster
Max Verstappen sends 'doesn't feel natural' warning as F1 future speculation ignites
Max Verstappen has said being a racing driver does not "feel natural" when he is neither competing for victories nor enjoying himself in F1.
The Dutchman has endured a torrid start to the season and is so disillusioned with the new regulations that he is now openly discussing the possibility of retiring at the end of the current campaign.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen sends 'doesn't feel natural' warning as F1 future speculation ignites
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