Key Highlights Max Verstappen topped Free Practice 1 at Sepang, clocking a 1m37.520s in his Red Bull RB22 to finish 0.383 seconds clear of Mercedes’ George Russell. Sepang International Circuit is hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix in place of the Sakhir venue due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marking Formula 1’s first event ...
Key Highlights: Max Verstappen brushed off concerns regarding extreme heat at Sepang with a characteristically candid and humorous response during Thursday’s press conference. Formula 1 has returned to Malaysia’s Sepang circuit to stage the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix amid heat hazard conditions exceeding 31°C and intense humidity. Fans lauded the Red Bull driver’s unfiltered attitude ...
Key Highlights: Max Verstappen is set to contest the GT World Challenge Europe finale at PortimĂŁo on October 17, sharing the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat. The appearance sets up a high-profile showdown against motorsport icon Valentino Rossi, who competes in a WRT-run BMW. Verstappen relies on an ultra-precise, static ...
Key Highlights Max Verstappen will race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for 2 Seas Motorsport at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao on 16–18 October. Verstappen will compete in the Pro category against MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi. The GT3 appearance will give Verstappen seven consecutive races between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand ...
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: 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 ...
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 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 ...
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: 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 ...