Key Highlights: The Sepang International Circuit makes a one-off return to Formula 1 in 2026 as a proxy host for the Bahrain Grand Prix, confronting teams with extreme heat, abrasive asphalt, and weather volatility. Drivers face severe battery management constraints across Sepang’s long straights, alongside major concerns over severe tyre degradation and rear surface overheating. ...
Key Highlights: Isack Hadjar expects a five-place grid penalty at Sepang after Red Bull exceeded the power-unit allocation limit. Red Bull is targeting another strong result after its first double podium since China 2024 in Baku. Hadjar says Sepang’s open layout will allow him to attack immediately after a cautious return from his wrist injury ...
Key Highlights Will Buxton believes Laurent Mekies has changed Red Bull’s historically pressurized team culture. Isack Hadjar returned from a wrist injury to finish third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Hadjar was promoted from Racing Bulls to Red Bull for the 2026 season after Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda occupied the second seat in 2025. ...
Key Highlights Isack Hadjar says sharing the Red Bull garage with Max Verstappen is helping him improve in Formula 1. Hadjar has taken podiums at Monaco and Azerbaijan during his 2026 sophomore season. Red Bull will retain Hadjar for 2027, with the French driver targeting more podiums and potential wins. Isack Hadjar relishes Red Bull ...
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 Isack Hadjar’s podium in Baku prompted widespread congratulations across the Formula 1 paddock. Hadjar described his three-race absence as being “on the couch,” despite missing only part of the season. A mid-season break can leave a driver returning with renewed motivation and something to prove. Isack Hadjar’s Baku Podium Marks a Welcome Comeback ...
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 ...
Key Highlights Isack Hadjar returned from a wrist injury to qualify fourth and finish on the podium at the Baku City Circuit. Red Bull team principal Mekies praised Hadjar’s pace, tyre management and composure alongside Max Verstappen. Hadjar’s mature radio communication and development helped justify Red Bull’s decision to extend his contract through 2027. Isack ...
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 ...
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 ...
Key Highlights Isack Hadjar finished third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri’s late lock-up. Alex Brundle praised Hadjar’s “exceptional comeback” and his compliance with Red Bull team orders. Red Bull secured a double podium, with Max Verstappen finishing second and the team sitting fourth in the constructors’ standings. Isack Hadjar earns praise after ...
Key Highlights George Russell dominated Baku with a pole-to-flag victory and a grand slam. Franco Colapinto’s collision with Pierre Gasly triggered criticism from Lando Norris and Flavio Briatore. Sergio Perez and Isack Hadjar delivered standout performances, while McLaren and Aston Martin endured difficult weekends. George Russell leads Baku’s list of winners Baku once again produced ...