Daniel Ricciardo will not participate in the first practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, as confirmed by Helmut Marko. Instead, Red Bull will have an all-Japanese lineup with Ayumu Iwasa taking over his seat for the session, alongside Yuki Tsunoda.

Mercedes Formula 1 Team Principal Toto Wolff will also be absent from the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix. This decision is not believed to be related to Mercedes’ recent struggles in Australia.

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has hinted at the possibility of signing Carlos Sainz as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2025 season. Sainz’s victory in the Australian Grand Prix has increased his chances of securing a seat with Red Bull.

After Max Verstappen’s dramatic retirement at the Australian Grand Prix, questions arose about the cause of the brake failure on his RB20. Christian Horner explained that the calliper gripped onto the brake disc from the start of the race, prompting speculation about a possible assembly error.

Footage from George Russell’s onboard camera during his crash at the Australian Grand Prix highlighted the dangers of motorsport. His frantic team radio call for a red flag while stranded on the track served as a distressing reminder of the risks involved in racing.

Readers of RacingNews365 believe that Fernando Alonso’s penalty at the Australian Grand Prix was unjust. Despite starting on hard tires and utilizing a strategic pit stop during a virtual safety car period, Alonso was penalized for dangerous driving.