F1 Azerbaijan GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch What time the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix starts, plus the full Baku schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live Motorsport · Sep 25
George Russell capitalises on rare Kimi Antonelli ‘mistake’ to take pole at Azerbaijan GP Mercedes hotshot Antonelli displayed the first dent in his championship armour by crashing in Baku qualifying The Independent UK · Sep 25
Kimi Antonelli hits wall as George Russell takes F1 Azerbaijan GP pole Kimi Antonelli crashed out in Q1 while his Mercedes teammate George Russell was in brilliant form, taking pole in Baku by 0.837 from Charles Leclerc The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
George Russell takes emphatic Azerbaijan pole after Kimi Antonelli’s crash Antonelli displayed the first dent in his title armour in Q1 when he misjudged the opening corner and hit the wall in Baku. The Independent UK · Sep 25
Kimi Antonelli crashes out of qualifying at Azerbaijan Grand Prix The Italian has won eight of the 14 rounds staged to secure an 81-point lead in the drivers’ championship.. The Independent UK · Sep 25
The business of peace: US investment push takes the TRIPP corridor from diplomacy to trade Washington grants millions to the so-called Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund to act as a catalyst for private investment in the South Caucasus and Central Asia. Euronews · Sep 25
Max Verstappen edges out George Russell during final practice in Azerbaijan Russell had been fastest in both sessions in Baku on Thursday. The Independent UK · Sep 25
Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change Alternative proposals for Turns 18 and 19 were discussed during the drivers' briefing but then rejected by teams Motorsport · Sep 25
Russell vows to ‘keep fighting’ in F1 title race despite Antonelli’s advantage The Briton said: ‘I want to try and win every single race. That’s my goal’ after finishing quickest in practice for Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch What time free practice 3 and qualifying start at the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, plus the full Baku schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live Motorsport · Sep 24
George Russell vows to keep fighting as he bounces back in Baku practice The Briton’s fading title hopes were given a lift with a practice double ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Independent UK · Sep 24
France announces start of 'normalisation' process with Azerbaijan after Frenchman released from prison The day after Azerbaijan pardoned Martin Ryan as part of the multi-national Usmanov deal, France says his release is the result of a “patient” dialogue with Azerbaijan that it “intends to continue.” Euronews · Sep 24
Udi Christians worship at Azerbaijan's Karabakh monasteries A religious service at the historic Gandzasar monastery has offered a rare insight into Karabakh’s Christian heritage, as historic religious disputes linger while Azerbaijan and Armenia work toward lasting peace. Euronews · Sep 24
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Thursday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch What time free practice 1 and free practice 2 start at the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, plus the full Baku schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live Motorsport · Sep 23
Euronews · Sep 23 Azerbaijan pardons French citizen Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delisting Azerbaijan's President Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, jailed for espionage, as part of a deal in which France secured Usmanov's removal from the EU's Russia sanctions list. Ryan is expected to fly to Paris on Wednesday.
France 24 · Sep 23 Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaires Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned a French national imprisoned for espionage a day after the EU lifted sanctions on two Russian billionaires.
Euronews · Sep 22 EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request France succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed.
Motorsport · Sep 22 Five things to look out for at the F1 Azerbaijan GP Baku celebrates its 10th anniversary on the F1 calendar this weekend
Euronews · Sep 21 EU nears deal to break impasse over French request to remove Usmanov from sanctions EU sanctions on Russia are at risk of expiring as France pushes to remove Uzbek-Russian Usmanov from the blacklist in a deal that could secure the release and pardon of two French nationals in Azerbaijan.
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Got an F1 ticket? Azerbaijan may give you a visa at the airport Azerbaijan is offering visa-on-arrival to eligible foreign visitors travelling for the 2026 Formula 1 race in Baku, including Indian passport holders. Travellers arriving between August 25 and September 30 can use the facility if they carry a valid race ticket, proof of purchase or approved accreditation; others must use Azerbaijan’s…
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Russia to play in first Fifa tournament since Ukraine invasion Russia is set to compete in the Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan next month
Euronews · Sep 17 Day two in Dubai: The region makes its case for telling its own story UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri told the Euronews Forum that "resilience is the insurance of economies," while Azerbaijan's Hajiyev said his country was "winning in the peace" and Georgia's foreign minister flagged sustained disinformation campaigns.
Euronews · Sep 16 Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history In a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history.
Euronews · Sep 15 Two years after COP29, Azerbaijan turns climate commitments into investment The country has committed €540 million to climate-resilient irrigation and launched an AI-based farmer-scoring system, developed with the FAO, to channel subsidies to smallholders who adopt water-saving and soil-regenerating techniques.
Euronews · Sep 15 Azerbaijan offers F1 fans visas on arrival for Baku Grand Prix Baku has implemented a simplified visa entry procedure for international visitors planning to attend the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From 25 August to 30 September, eligible travellers can obtain a visa on arrival at the country’s international airports.