Will the "big swing" Williams F1 car upgrade be a hit or a miss? A new, lighter chassis promises a lot of 'innovation' – but Carlos Sainz says this is where the car should have started the year Autosport · Sep 24
Oscar's Bak-u for more at 'love-hate' Azerbaijan track From ecstasy to despair, Oscar Piastri reckons he's had a love-hate relationship with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the streets of Baku. AAP · Sep 23
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
Max Verstappen's blunt reaction to F1's Monaco GP sprint race: "No emotion attached to it" The planned sprint race in Monaco for 2027 has prompted mixed reactions from F1 drivers, but Max Verstappen says he does not care where the sprints are held. He dutifully takes part in them, without feeling any emotion Motorsport · Sep 23
Isack Hadjar brings delayed Zandvoort helmet to Baku for F1 return Isack Hadjar will return from injury at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a special helmet design Motorsport · 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. France 24 · Sep 23
Five things to look out for at the F1 Azerbaijan GP Baku celebrates its 10th anniversary on the F1 calendar this weekend Motorsport · Sep 22
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 Economic Times · Sep 21
Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades The Silver Arrows took pole for each of the opening 10 rounds of F1 2026, but has not taken any in the four since Autosport · Sep 19
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. Euronews · Sep 15
F1 Azerbaijan GP is on a Saturday in 2026, here's why Baku will host its 2026 contest on Saturday 26 September Motorsport · Sep 14
F2 bulks up Baku schedule with extra feature race – is this a clue for F1’s future? There will be more points than expected on offer for F2 drivers in Baku, but does the change to the schedule just days before the next round provide a clue about the F1 calendar? Motorsport · Sep 14
F2 adds extra Baku feature race and insists Qatar, Abu Dhabi still on – what does this mean for F1? The F1 feeder series will host an additional qualifying session and feature race in Baku, but does this offer any hint about the end of the 2026 season? Autosport · Sep 14
Who slept worst last night: Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz drew criticism via his ambassadorial role for Madring and his race in the Spanish GP. It came as a culmination of a frustrating few months for the four-time grand prix winner whose plan to return to fighting at the front in F1 seems further away than ever Motorsport · Sep 14
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Welcome to the ‘car-killer’ Madring: F1’s ‘craziest circuit’ debuts as drivers warn of big crashes Hosting the Spanish Grand Prix, the 22-turn street circuit is described as a mix of Baku’s tight and Jeddah’s rapid corners and will pose a big challenge this weekend
Medical Daily · Sep 9 A Giant Horn Grew from a Man's Cheek and What Sat Underneath It Turned Out to Be Cancer Surgeons in Baku removed a giant keratin horn from a man's right cheek. Pathology then found squamous cell carcinoma sitting at its base.
Euronews · Sep 2 How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, making it one of its most historic achievements to date.
Motorsport · Aug 5 Baku upgrade will not fix Williams' 2026 F1 struggles - Alex Albon It has been a tough F1 season for Williams and Albon doesn't expect the Baku upgrades to magically fix it
Radio France Internationale · Jul 31 French national's spying conviction upheld by Azerbaijan court An Azerbaijani appeal court has upheld the 10-year sentence of a French national, Martin Ryan, for “espionage", in a case that arose against a backdrop of tensions between Paris and Baku.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Nikita Sehrawat clinches 57kg silver; Kamna, Garima bag bronze at U17 World Championships Nikita Sehrawat won a silver medal in the 57kg division after a tough final bout. Kamna Babal secured a bronze medal in the 49kg category with a close victory. Garima also claimed a bronze medal in the 73kg division with a dominant performance. The Indian contingent achieved strong podium finishes…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 25 Israel's move to recognise Armenian genocide stalls under regional pressure The Israeli parliament's decision to postpone a vote on recognising the Armenian genocide by Ottoman Turkey is being seen as a triumph for regional diplomacy, as Azerbaijan in particular seeks to avert a further escalation in tensions between its close allies.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 22 Germany looks to Azerbaijan as Armenia ties shift regional relationships German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have signed a series of economic agreements aimed at deepening Berlin's access to Baku's gas reserves and transit routes. The deal comes as Germany works to diversify its energy supply, and as Azerbaijan balances a Europe-leaning Armenia against a recently repaired…
Euronews · Jul 21 Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible meeting over Ukraine Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.
Euronews · Jul 13 Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe.
Euronews · Jul 13 Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024.