Azerbaijan Grand Prix Practice Sessions Reveal Early Pace Battles Ahead of Baku Sprint
Red Bull led the first practice, while Mercedes topped the second, setting the stage for a tightly‑contested weekend in Baku.
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Red Bull led the first practice, while Mercedes topped the second, setting the stage for a tightly‑contested weekend in Baku.

George Russell tops first practice at Azerbaijan GP while Kimi Antonelli battles a hydraulics leak.

Mercedes' George Russell set the fastest lap in the opening free‑practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Williams rookie Luca Antonelli suffered a hydraulic issue that curtailed his run.

Lewis Hamilton stresses the long road ahead as the championship battle heats up.

George Russell pledges relentless pursuit of the 2026 championship, insisting he will fight every race until the title is mathematically out of reach.

Mercedes development driver Joshua Dürksen becomes the first Paraguayan to drive a modern F1 car during a test session.

Mercedes, Ferrari, Honda and others lead the list of engine giants, with Kimi Antonelli’s recent victory adding to Mercedes’ tally.

Alpine bolsters its technical leadership with ex‑Mercedes boss Mike Elliott, aiming to close the performance gap to Red Bull and Ferrari.

Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli’s maiden win in Spain draws praise and a candid reaction from former driver James Hinchcliffe.

A balanced look at who topped the podium and who fell short in the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton’s brake failure at the Spanish GP forces a frantic pit stop, but he manages to reach the garage safely.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton takes the win after a dramatic finish at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Teams share insights after a fiercely contested Spanish qualifying session that saw Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari lock out the front row.

Max Verstappen takes pole for Red Bull, Mercedes duo lock front row in Spain.

Max Verstappen topped Friday’s first practice while Charles Leclerc topped the second, setting the tone for a tightly‑fought Spanish Grand Prix weekend.

A detailed look at the first day of sessions at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, highlighting performance trends and driver feedback.

Friday’s dual practice sessions in Madrid set the tone for the Spanish GP, with Red Bull and Mercedes leading the pack and teams fine‑tuning their race programmes.

Mercedes reveals a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and power‑unit upgrades targeting improved down‑force and tyre performance for the Barcelona circuit.

George Russell set the pace in the opening practice session at the brand‑new Madring circuit, giving Mercedes an early edge ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Lando Norris admits his McLaren is not yet on par with the Mercedes pair, but believes a strong showing in Barcelona could keep his championship hopes alive.

George Russell stays realistic while Madrid paddock buzzes with new rivalries and 2026 Spanish GP anticipation.

Ferrari driver takes responsibility for the opening-lap incident at the Italian Grand Prix, clarifying his intentions and acknowledging the severity of the contact.

A recap of the most memorable moments that unfolded at Monza, from the opening lap to the final podium.

Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli delivers a masterclass in overtaking and race craft, charging from 19th on the grid to take a breathtaking victory at Monza.

Antonelli’s win at Monza marks a historic moment for Mercedes and the Italian GP.