Oscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku win Mercedes' pace in Baku means it's going to be difficult for anyone to compete with George Russell for the win Motorsport · Sep 25
What time will the Bahrain Grand Prix start? Latest updates and weather forecast after rain delays Race is taking place in Malaysia, where the conditions have teams in disarray Evening Standard · Sep 25
Williams’ long-awaited F1 upgrade is delivering in Baku – but was Q3 an “overachievement”? Williams has achieved its best qualifying result of 2026, courtesy of Carlos Sainz’ drive at the wheel of a much lighter car, but its drivers aren’t taking that performance for granted Motorsport · Sep 25
Esteban Ocon fed up after Baku mishap: ‘I don’t deserve all this sh*t’ Ocon could have reached Q3 for the first time this season in Azerbaijan – but yellow flags meant he failed, and he was the epitome of frustration Motorsport · Sep 25
What’s behind Norris’ top-speed issue in Baku – and why McLaren itself is down on Mercedes Lando Norris was left dumbfounded by his McLaren’s poor straightline speed in Baku qualifying – and it wasn’t just the MCL40’s regular deficit to engine provider Mercedes Autosport · Sep 25
What was Lando Norris' top-speed problem in Baku qualifying? Lando Norris was left dumbfounded by his McLaren’s poor straightline speed in Baku qualifying – and it wasn’t just the MCL40’s regular deficit to engine provider Mercedes Motorsport · Sep 25
Carlos Sainz handed Azerbaijan F1 grid drop for yellow flag breach Carlos Sainz loses Williams' hard-earned Q3 spot at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after speeding under yellow flags, while Sergio Perez was slapped with an impeding penalty Motorsport · Sep 25
Verstappen reveals why Red Bull's engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed Verstappen says the internal combustion engine was not working properly during qualifying, which then led to further problems. The Red Bull driver adds that he will not receive a grid penalty in the event of an engine change Autosport · Sep 25
Max Verstappen reveals what really went wrong for Red Bull in Baku F1 qualifying Verstappen says the internal combustion engine was not working properly during qualifying, which then led to further problems. The Red Bull driver adds that he will not receive a grid penalty in the event of an engine change Motorsport · Sep 25
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
Lewis Hamilton: ‘I towed Charles the whole time’ and ended up 0.5s slower Hamilton blamed his poor qualifying result in Baku on execution – with tyres admittedly a ‘pain in his arse’ Motorsport · Sep 25
Isack Hadjar bullish: If I hadn't missed three races, I'd be second on the grid The Frenchman says he's proud of the 'smart approach' he took on his comeback in Baku - and reckons he was quick enough for a front-row start Motorsport · Sep 25
Kimi Antonelli angry at himself for Baku crash: "I need to do a much better job" Kimi Antonelli was left frustrated by a costly Q1 qualifying crash at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and explained why a comeback race will be much harder than in Monza Motorsport · Sep 25
The Guardian - 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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK · Sep 25 George Russell on pole for Azerbaijan GP after F1 leader Antonelli crashes out –as it happened Rolling report: George Russell took pole for the Azerbaijan GP after Kimi Antonelli crashed into a wall
The Independent UK · 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 F1 Azerbaijan GP LIVE: George Russell wins after Norris and Albon crash out in Baku Follow F1 reaction from the Baku City Circuit after Russell just holds off Verstappen by 0.1 seconds
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 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
Motorsport · 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 Lando Norris: McLaren’s Baku deficit is a “knife in the heart” It was a Thursday to forget for Norris as McLaren encountered issues and lacked pace in practice
The Independent UK · 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 George Russell’s fading title hopes get a welcome lift with Baku practice double There was frustration for the Briton’s Mercedes team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli
Motorsport · Sep 24 James Hinchcliffe: Williams F1 weight breakthrough brings "free lap time" in Baku James Hinchcliffe believes Williams reaching Formula 1’s minimum weight limit with its upgraded FW48 will deliver valuable “free lap time”