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 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 Laurent Mekies is shaping a calmer, more supportive leadership culture at Red Bull Racing after the departures of Christian Horner and, eventually, Helmut Marko. Red Bull’s latest upgrade produced its first double podium of the 2026 season in Baku, with Max Verstappen finishing just 0.196 seconds from victory. Announcing Isack Hadjar’s 2027 contract ...