Key Highlights: Mercedes driver and championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli rebounded from a disastrous qualifying session to finish fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After missing significant practice time and crashing in Q1 to start 16th, Antonelli adopted a patient, low-risk approach rather than driving on the absolute limit. Despite George Russell securing victory in ...
Key Highlights: Valtteri Bottas attributed Cadillac’s difficult Azerbaijan Grand Prix to damper degradation, worsening ride quality and power-steering issues. Bottas said Sergio Perez benefited from Ferrari’s newer “ADUO 2” power unit, contributing to a 6-7km/h straight-line advantage. Perez described Baku as a one-off for Cadillac and said the team’s lack of aerodynamic load and high ...
Key Highlights: Will Buxton says Formula 1 drivers whose supporters engage in toxic online abuse must publicly condemn it. Lando Norris faced online backlash after criticizing Franco Colapinto following a multi-car crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Buxton says remaining silent when fan abuse continues makes drivers “complicit” in the behavior. Will Buxton Calls on ...
Key Highlights: Esteban Ocon will leave Haas after the 2026 Formula 1 season following an underwhelming 18-month partnership with Oliver Bearman. Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara are emerging as leading candidates for Haas’ 2027 seat alongside Bearman. Ryo Hirakawa, Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson are also among the potential replacements for Ocon. Esteban Ocon’s Haas ...
Key Highlights Red Bull Racing’s Baku upgrades improved the RB22’s performance and handling, particularly on soft tyres. Max Verstappen believes the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was Red Bull’s strongest 2026 opportunity to win. Red Bull team principal Mekies remains hopeful of further opportunities while prioritizing development for 2027. Red Bull’s Baku Upgrade Delivers Performance Boost Max ...
Key Highlights: Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The two-time world champion had questioned his future because of the 2026 regulations and their greater emphasis on electric power. Aston Martin has also extended Lance Stroll’s contract, keeping both drivers with the team for its next chapter. Fernando Alonso ...
Key Highlights: Williams reached Q3 for the first time in 2026 and scored its first points since Monaco at the Baku weekend. Carlos Sainz finished 10th after a grid penalty, while Alex Albon retired following a crash that triggered a safety car. The updated FW48 delivered the expected step forward, but Williams expects to lose ...
Key Highlights Esteban Ocon finished eighth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his best result of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Haas driver said the result reflected the team’s potential when its car is performing consistently. Ocon reaffirmed his belief that he remains one of the strongest drivers on the Formula 1 grid despite uncertainty ...
Key Highlights McLaren Racing is projected to become the first Formula 1 team to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue. McLaren’s 2025 accounts are expected to show revenue of £588 million, with Formula 1 generating more than 90% of the total. CEO Zak Brown is expected to receive a record payout of more than £75.4 ...
Key Highlights Williams has announced that K-pop artist TZUYU will record the official theme song for its partnership with the anime property DAN DA DAN. TZUYU will join Atlassian Williams F1 Team in Singapore, where fans can experience partnership activations at the Williams F1 Team Fan Zone. The announcement follows Williams’ mixed Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ...
Key Highlights Alex Brundle described Max Verstappen’s late challenge to George Russell at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as “nightmare fuel” for the Mercedes driver. Russell held off Verstappen by 0.1 seconds to win the Baku race after a safety-car restart. The victory moved Russell to within 66 points of championship leader and Mercedes teammate Kimi ...
Key Highlights Colton Herta is 19th in the Formula 2 drivers’ standings with 26 points and a best finish of fifth in the Barcelona sprint. The Hitech driver says strong winter and private-test pace has failed to translate into race-weekend performance. Herta remains focused on reaching Formula 1 with Cadillac while discussing his 2027 plans ...