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Sports•Oct 1, 2026

Kimi Antonelli Says George Russell Has ‘got the momentum’ After Baku Win, Expects ‘tough challenge’ at Bahrain Grand Prix

Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli believes George Russell has “got the momentum” after winning in Azerbaijan. Antonelli finished fifth in Baku after starting 16th, while Russell reduced his Mercedes teammate’s championship lead to 66 points. Mercedes will introduce W17 upgrades and a special livery at Sepang, where Antonelli expects a demanding test for the car and ...

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Sports•Sep 30, 2026

Why George Russell Still Has Hope in His Title Race Battle With Kimi Antonelli

Key Highlights George Russell cut Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. There are eight rounds and a maximum of 208 points still available in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Russell has won at three remaining 2026 venues and says he is targeting victory in every race. George ...

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Sports•Sep 30, 2026

2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Key Facts, Stats and Trivia You Need to Know

Key Highlights Sepang hosts Round 16 of the 2026 Formula 1 season from October 2 to 4. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ standings, with team-mate George Russell 66 points behind after winning in Baku. Limited current-generation data, abrasive asphalt, thermal management and possible thunderstorms will shape strategy in Malaysia. 2026 Formula 1 Malaysian Grand ...

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Sports•Sep 29, 2026

What Time Is the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia and How Can You Watch It?

Key Highlights The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia takes place at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, October 4, with the race starting at 1500 local time. George Russell reduced Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the drivers’ standings to 66 points after winning in Azerbaijan. Fans can watch every session through F1 TV Pro, ...

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Sports•Sep 29, 2026

Where Does George Russell’s Baku Victory Rank Among the Closest F1 Finishes Ever?

Key Highlights: Max Verstappen finished 0.196 seconds behind George Russell at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The result was 0.014 seconds short of entering Formula 1’s 10 closest finishes. Peter Gethin’s 1971 Italian Grand Prix victory remains the narrowest, decided by just 0.01 seconds. Where Max Verstappen’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix finish ranks Max Verstappen chased George ...

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Sports•Sep 29, 2026

F1 Q&A: Horner and Ferrari, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, Bottas’ Baku Crash, the VSC and Williams Upgrade

Key Highlights George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by holding off Max Verstappen, securing his first victory since June. Kimi Antonelli finished fifth in Baku, reducing his championship lead over Mercedes team-mate Russell to 66 points. Christian Horner has indicated he would consider Ferrari, but Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has questioned whether the ...

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Sports•Sep 28, 2026

Alex Brundle Says Max Verstappen Was “nightmare fuel” for George Russell in Baku

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 ...

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Sports•Sep 28, 2026

PALMER: Why George Russell’s Baku Victory Was So Impressive

Key Highlights George Russell delivered his strongest performance of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Russell resisted sustained pressure from Max Verstappen during the final dozen laps to secure victory. Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli lost valuable track time after a hydraulic failure affected both Thursday sessions. George Russell Holds Off Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan ...

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Sports•Sep 28, 2026

Power Rankings: Who Impressed the Judges at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Key Highlights George Russell dominated the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, taking pole position and converting it into victory. Max Verstappen recovered from eighth on the grid to finish second, while Isack Hadjar secured his first proper podium on pure pace in Formula 1. Esteban Ocon, Ollie Bearman, Arvid Lindblad and Carlos Sainz also impressed in ...

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Sports•Sep 27, 2026

George Russell Reflects on Baku Victory: “It would have been very easy for me to lose the faith”

Key Highlights: George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The Mercedes driver claimed the first grand slam of his career after starting from pole, leading every lap and setting the fastest lap. Russell ended a six-race winless run and closed the weekend 66 ...

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Sports•Sep 27, 2026

George Russell and Max Verstappen Say Race Ban Talk Is “too harsh” on Franco Colapinto

Key Highlights George Russell said a Formula 1 race ban for Franco Colapinto would have been “too harsh” after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix crash. Colapinto’s Turn 1 error eliminated Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris, while also damaging Alpine’s potential double-points finish. The FIA stewards issued Colapinto a 10-second penalty, converted into a ...

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Sports•Sep 27, 2026

Why Mercedes Didn’t Expect Kimi Antonelli’s “Monza 2.0” in Baku

Key Highlights Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th on the grid to finish fifth at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Mercedes said Antonelli’s limited practice running and qualifying crash made a repeat of his Monza victory unrealistic. George Russell won for Mercedes, reducing his championship deficit from 81 points to 66. Kimi Antonelli Delivers Strong ...

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