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F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: FIA Team Representatives Press Conference
2026-09-24 18:04:00
Today's team representatives press conference with Mattia Binotto, Ayao Komatsu and Laurent Mekies.
Hamilton calls for change after high-speed near-miss with Lawson at Baku
2026-09-24 17:11:13
Lewis Hamilton has called for changes to Formula 1’s engine management system after a high-speed near-miss with Liam Lawson resulted in him receiving a reprimand from the stewards.Hamilton was found to have ignored instructions from the race director to stay off the racing line between Turn 17 and Turn 20...
F1: A reprimand for Hamilton
2026-09-24 16:05:00
Lewis Hamilton gets his second reprimand of the season after impeding Liam Lawson.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli
2026-09-24 15:46:00
It was a first day heavily influenced by a particularly dirty track, with dust even on the racing line, resulting in very significant track evolution.
Cadillac F1 bolsters technical team with key signings
2026-09-24 15:34:50
Cadillac F1 has announced a slew of new staffers poached from Red Bull Racing, Aston Martin and McLaren to bolster its technical department.Craig Skinner from Red Bull Racing will join the team as chief development engineer, Eric Blandin will become Cadillac’s head of aerodynamics, and Tim Lean will become the...
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Ferrari
2026-09-24 15:23:00
We lacked some pace in the practice sessions so there is quite a lot of work to do tonight to close the gap.
Mercedes downplays early-weekend dominance at Azerbaijan GP
2026-09-24 15:10:45
Mercedes doesn’t believe its huge 0.8s advantage over the F1 field at Baku is representative because of differing run plans between the frontrunning drivers.George Russell dominated the second practice session, with his best time of 1m 43.347s eclipsing Max Verstappen, the quickest non-Mercedes driver, by 0.827s. The closest Ferrari was...
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Williams
2026-09-24 15:08:00
Today felt like a step forward as we expected.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Red Bull
2026-09-24 15:05:00
Overall, it was quite a positive day from the start of FP1 onwards, apart from the gearbox problem we had on Isack's car.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Racing Bulls
2026-09-24 14:57:00
It's been a pretty decent day today overall.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Mercedes
2026-09-24 14:56:00
We've had a solid day overall.
Why is Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place on a Saturday?
2026-09-24 14:53:07
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku is taking place on Saturday
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Audi
2026-09-24 14:52:00
Overall, it was a reasonable Friday.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Alpine
2026-09-24 14:50:00
On a track of this nature, the more laps you do the more you can learn as the grip increases and the drivers grow in confidence.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - McLaren
2026-09-24 14:42:00
We've introduced a significant upgrade this weekend and the initial data suggests the car is behaving as our simulations predicted, which is a positive starting point.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Haas
2026-09-24 14:38:00
It was a mixed day really because it wasn't a trouble-free FP1, and in FP2, Ollie had another PU issue which ended his session.
What exactly is a grand prix anyway?
2026-09-24 14:30:51
The F1 Commission's decision to shorten GP lengths from 2027 is the latest sign that no corner of the sport is safe from Formula 1's push to evolve. Not even the drivers can agree on whether that's a good thing.
Haas to make Ocon call ‘within weeks’
2026-09-24 14:07:04
Haas principal Ayao Komatsu will decide his team’s 2027 driver line-up within weeks and has not yet ruled out Esteban Ocon as a candidate.Speculation has been mounting over Ocon’s future two seasons into his Haas career, with the team having tested four contenders for his seat this year, including reserve...
F1: Russell continues to set Baku pace
2026-09-24 13:20:00
George Russell quickest in second practice session, as a demanding, unforgiving Baku circuit continues to take its toll.
Russell dominates second F1 practice session at Baku
2026-09-24 13:15:42
George Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 in F1's second practice session at Baku on Thursday, and nobody else was even close.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times
2026-09-24 13:05:00
Times from today's second free practice session for the Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Technical updates: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
2026-09-24 13:00:44
McLaren, Red Bull, Williams and Audi have all brought major upgrade packages to the first race of Formula 1’s latest triple-header at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Despite the street circuit nature of Baku, the timing allows teams to get three consecutive weekends of performance out of any new parts brought this...
Russell tops opening F1 practice in Baku; Antonelli strikes technical issues
2026-09-24 12:09:49
George Russell has topped Thursday's first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after teammate and title leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli retired from the session with a hydraulics problem.Antonelli completed just nine laps and was about to embark on his first tour on softs when he pulled off the road at...
F1: Leclerc fesses up
2026-09-24 11:31:00
"There have been moments I went too far," admits Charles Leclerc when asked about battles with teammate Lewis Hamilton.
F1: Russell quickest in messy opening session in Baku
2026-09-24 10:00:00
Kimi Antonelli is one of several drivers to miss out on track time in an incident filled opening session in Baku.
Russell fastest in Baku as Antonelli stops on track
2026-09-24 09:44:53
Mercedes driver George Russell heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Friday Free 1 - Times
2026-09-24 09:39:00
Times from today's opening free practice session for the Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Michael Schumacher's wife makes heartrending comment as she opens up on pain for
2026-09-24 09:00:35
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher has been kept out of the public eye since his skiing accident on December 29, 2013
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
2026-09-24 07:47:00
Power unit elements used prior to the Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
F1: Chequered Flag
2026-09-23 19:23:00
Can Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend?
F1: Shorter races make no sense, says Hamilton
2026-09-23 17:54:00
Seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton believes grands prix should be longer not shorter.
F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix: FIA Drivers Press Conference
2026-09-23 16:10:00
Today's press conference with Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc, Alex Albon, Sergio Perez, Oscar Piastri and George Russell.
F1: Russell avoids Baku engine penalty
2026-09-23 16:06:00
George Russell will not be taking on a new engine this weekend and therefore avoids a grid penalty.
F1: New rules have "assassinated" circuits, says Alonso
2026-09-23 15:38:00
Two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso continues his criticism of the 2026 regulations.
F1: Ocon a "free agent" for 2027
2026-09-23 15:14:00
Esteban Ocon's admission appears to confirm that the Frenchman will not be at Haas next season.
The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver
2026-09-23 14:26:47
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".
Big upgrade; restrained expectations for Williams in Baku
2026-09-23 12:59:37
Alex Albon says the Williams upgrade that will be introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix carries a substantial weight saving that equates to guaranteed lap time, regardless of its aerodynamic gains.Williams has been overweight for much of this season, after launching its car late and missing some running in pre-season....
Red Bull retains Hadjar alongside Verstappen for 2027
2026-09-23 12:48:50
Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will race for the team alongside Max Verstappen in 2027, extending his stay as he returns from injury at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Hadjar has missed the past three rounds with a wrist injury sustained during the summer break, but will be back in the...
Driver shake-up looming at Haas for 2027 F1 season
2026-09-23 12:33:37
Esteban Ocon says he's a free agent for next year, and Rafael Camara has emerged as the lead contender for his seat.
The RACER Mailbag, September 23
2026-09-23 09:00:00
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 12pm ET each Monday will be saved for the following week.Q: What...
F1: Durksen completes maiden F1 test
2026-09-23 08:46:00
Joshua Durksen has reached a landmark moment in his motorsport journey by completing his maiden F1 test at Portimao.
Red Bull retain Hadjar for 2027 season
2026-09-23 07:55:45
Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 season.
F1: Hadjar remains with Red Bull for 2027
2026-09-23 07:43:00
Red Bull has announced an extension to Isack Hadjar's contract, thereby completing its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula One season.
Lee Mack celebrates 20 years of a modern classic
2026-09-23 05:00:00
Lee Mack marks the anniversary with cast interviews, clips and behind-the-scenes access.
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