Glossary / General

Japan

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

They’re pointing to a previous race in Japan as a clue about what might happen in Miami. If Ferrari had trouble on long straight parts there, Miami could be similar.

Technical Definition

“Japan” is referenced as a recent race where Ferrari struggled on multiple long straight sections. The hosts use that as evidence that Miami’s characteristics may expose similar weaknesses, particularly around the balance between speed and aerodynamic grip.

Hear It Discussed

"I am straight after Japan. [596.8s] I went to LA, I spent a week in LA."
ALEX ALBON pops in for a catch up about pets, F1, and podcast ideas The Fast and the Curious 09:54

"I think that is asking for trouble if we had those big, like we saw in Japan, for example, with Oli and Franca."
Our 2026 Monaco GP predictions P1 with Matt and Tommy 08:37

"I mean, famous last words regarding safety, but it feels like we're in a better spot versus where we were in Japan. For example, Barcelona, it felt like if we were having those issues into turn one..."
Our verdict on F1's new engine direction The Late Braking F1 Podcast 10:25