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Russell aims playful jibe at Antonelli: ‘He should be leading by a few laps early this time’
George Russell believes Max Verstappen could still pose a threat in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite starting from eighth, while also joking about his team-mate Kimi Antonelli’s grid position. The British driver finds himself with a valuable opportunity to close the gap to his team-mate in the cham...
Enough is enough. It is time Ferrari took decisive action and replace Fred Vasseur
Lewis Hamilton could not hide yet another Ferrari disappointment. This was after all supposed to be the race where he benefitted from the two down Baku's endless straight during qualifying- a race track were team strategy and co-ordination is as obvious as it comes. So after Ferrari's abject failur...
Ferrari struggles again - should the team call time on Vasseur's reign?
Lewis Hamilton could not hide yet another Ferrari disappointment. This was after all supposed to be the race where he benefitted from the two down Baku's endless straight during qualifying- a race track were team strategy and co-ordination is as obvious as it comes. So after Ferrari's abject failur...
Azerbaijan GP starting grid gets fresh twist after FIA hands down penalties
Following the recent penalties issued by the FIA after qualifying in Baku, the provisional starting grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been reshuffled, although the positions at the front remain unchanged for now. Here is how the grid currently looks. The penalties do not affect the top four row...
FIA deliver double grid penalty blow after Azerbaijan GP qualifying
The FIA has issued two grid penalties for Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez following qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with both drivers receiving sanctions for different reasons. The Cadillac driver will take a three-place grid penalty on Saturday after being found responsible for impeding Osc...
Alonso’s dry humour returns in Baku: ‘Because of that we are not on pole’
Fernando Alonso jokingly blamed a mistake on his final Q1 attempt for missing out on pole position in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the Spaniard ultimately eliminated alongside his team-mate. Aston Martin endured another highly difficult afternoon in a season that continues to offer...
Norris laments crucial Q3 error: 'I paid the price for pushing too much'
Lando Norris says his current championship situation has pushed him into an all-or-nothing mindset after an error on his final Q3 run ended any hope of fighting at the sharp end. Around the unforgiving streets of Baku, the McLaren driver found himself grappling with a substantial straight-line speed...
Ocon slams luck as yellow flag ruins certain Q3 shot: 'I don't deserve all this'
Esteban Ocon could not hide his utter frustration following qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, blasting yet another stroke of misfortune that stripped him of a rare opportunity to reach Q3 around the Baku City Circuit. In a season defined by persistent struggles and technical limitations, the...
Lewis Hamilton sparks more questions for Ferrari after qualifying disaster in Baku
Lewis Hamilton cut a dejected figure in the Baku paddock after enduring a deeply frustrating qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, lamenting a critical strategic misstep and persistent tyre warm-up struggles. The seven-time World Champion struggled to unlock performance throughout Saturd...
Villeneuve Pulls No Punches Over Antonelli Crash: 'Not an Inch, It's a Lot'
Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated with himself after crashing out during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a mistake that leaves the championship leader starting down in 16th place on the grid. The Mercedes driver clipped the barrier on the inside of Turn 1 during Q1. While he initially att...
Antonelli Left Frustrated After Baku Barrier Hit as Russell Takes Pole in 'League of His Own'
Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated with himself after crashing out during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a mistake that leaves the championship leader starting down in 16th place on the grid. The Mercedes driver clipped the barrier on the inside of Turn 1 during Q1. While he initially att...
Verstappen furious after Baku drama: 'I thought: f*** off!'
Max Verstappen lashed out after his disappointing qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Dutchman got no further than eighth on the grid in Baku and points primarily to major issues with the engine and battery of his Red Bull. Ahead of qualifying, Verstappen actually looked well placed. The...
George Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole by eight tenths as Leclerc admits gap was unexpected
George Russell reckons beating Charles Leclerc to pole position in the Azerbaijan GP "was probably the biggest margin of [his] whole career". The Mercedes driver said the margin was "sweet", while Leclerc acknowledged that Ferrari had not expected to be so far behind. "It has been a while so definit...
F1 Full Results | Russell takes pole and capitalizes on Antonelli's mistake
George Russell set the fastest time in Q3 and will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position on Saturday afternoon. The Briton finished more than eight-tenths of a second ahead of Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque finished in second place, while Oscar Piastri completed the top three today. La...
Antonelli Hits the Wall, Russell Takes Pole: Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Delivers a Shock
George Russell took pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a qualifying session transformed by a Q1 crash for his Mercedes team-mate and championship leader, Kimi Antonelli. Russell had looked quick throughout the weekend, topping both Thursday practice sessions before setting the pace in Q1...
Championship leader out of Qualifying in Baku
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli is out of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after hitting a wall during Q1. Antonelli reported the contact while continuing around the Baku street circuit, but his Mercedes had damage to its front-left wheel. Kimi Antonelli and his engineer Peter '...
$410 million Cape Town circuit bids to bring F1 back to South Africa by 2031
A private consortium has announced plans to build a world-class Grand Prix circuit in the Swartland region outside Cape Town, with a total price tag of $410 million and the goal of staging South Africa's first Formula 1 race by 2031, 38 years after the last Grand Prix was held at Kyalami in 1993. T...
‘Ferrari is the dream’ - Horner breaks silence on sensational switch to reignite Wolff feud
Christian Horner is ready to unleash his rivalry with Toto Wolff on the Formula 1 paddock once again - admitting he is flattered to be linked with a move to Ferrari. After more than a year away from the pit wall, the former Red Bull team principal has made it clear that he has unfinished business in...
F1 LIVE | Russell takes pole, Antonelli crashes out
It's time for qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates from what promises to be a fascinating shootout. Mercedes looked imperious in Thursday's practice sessions but Max Verstappen fought back in FP3 which saw drivers strugg...
Coulthard warns Williams that 'heads will roll' if Baku B-spec upgrade disappoints
David Coulthard has warned that "heads will roll" if Williams's upgraded FW48 fails to deliver an immediate step forward in performance. The warning comes as the Grove outfit introduces its most significant upgrade package of the season at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The team has struggled...
MotoGP Schedule 2027: All the races, riders and teams
The 2027 MotoGP season will feature 22 Grands Prix weekends across five continents. As has been the case over the previous two seasons, the season will begin in Thailand and conclude in Valencia. Key changes include: 2027 will mark the first year of MotoGP's new regulations. The bikes will be reduce...
F1 Full Results | Verstappen sets the pace ahead of Russell in FP3
Max Verstappen was the quickest during the third and final free practice session of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. His best lap time was a 1:43.922. After the first stints were completed, George Russell was the quickest. The Mercedes and Red Bull Racing drivers began the session on the medium tyres, whi...
Hamilton is now three reprimands from a grid penalty after Baku: every impeding incident that has cost him in 2026
Lewis Hamilton's reprimand for impeding Liam Lawson during Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice is his second driving reprimand of the 2026 season, the latest addition to a growing list of blocking incidents that has followed the Ferrari driver since the summer. Under the regulations, a fifth reprimand tr...
Max Verstappen stuns Mercedes as Russell loses grip on Baku advantage
Max Verstappen sent a warning to Mercedes as their pace advantage evaporated in Free Practice 3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Dutchman topped the timesheets ahead of George Russell, who looked imperious in the previous day’s action. Making things even more interesting was Lewis Hamilton followin...
Max Verstappen fires Mercedes warning as huge Baku advantage disappears
Max Verstappen sent a warning to Mercedes as their pace advantage evaporated in Free Practice 3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Dutchman topped the timesheets ahead of George Russell, who looked imperious in the previous day’s action. Making things even more interesting was Lewis Hamilton followin...
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