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Maybe laterMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri qualified third in Baku, marking a dramatic leap for the Australian rookie and giving the team a strong platform for the race.
Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez will start from the back of the grid at Baku after receiving a three‑place penalty for impeding another driver during qualifying.
Russell’s blistering lap puts Mercedes ahead of Ferrari in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and reshapes the early‑season championship battle.
Max Verstappen clinches pole for Baku, while McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri lock second and third on the grid.
Alex Dunne’s win in Baku marks a turning point in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 championship.
Mercedes’ George Russell topped qualifying in Baku, while Ferrari’s Kimi Antonelli hit the wall early in the session.
Russell’s blistering lap puts Mercedes on front row in Baku, while Italian rookie Andrea Antonelli’s qualifying ends in a crash.
Mercedes’ George Russell clinched pole at Baku, edging Charles Leclerc, while rookie Kimi Antonelli’s qualifying run ended in a crash.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen tops FP3, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc secures pole in Baku – full details and Indian viewing times.
Red Bull topped the final practice in Baku as the F2 sprint saw Oscar Piastri claim victory, setting the tone for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
The final practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix began on Saturday, giving teams a last chance to fine‑tune their setups before qualifying.
Max Verstappen tops final practice in Baku, denying George Russell a clean sweep of fastest times.
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in FP3 at the Baku City Circuit, halting George Russell’s streak of practice dominance ahead of the Grand Prix.
Russell’s strong showing in Thursday’s practice could keep Mercedes in the spotlight for the weekend’s race.
Lewis Hamilton was reprimanded for blocking Liam Lawson in FP2, but the incident has yet to trigger any rule changes.
Cadillac has hired top technical talent from the sport’s leading teams as it builds its debut Formula 1 car for 2027.
Mercedes’ rookie Kimi Antonelli said his run in Saturday’s Baku practice marked a solid bounce‑back after a shaky start to the weekend.
Thursday’s practice in Baku saw Red Bull dominate, Ferrari struggle with tyre degradation and a surprise midfield surge – key take‑aways for the Sunday showdown.
Haas is eyeing a mix of experience and youth for its 2027 driver line‑up, with several names emerging as front‑row contenders.
George Russell topped Friday’s second practice in Azerbaijan, while rookie Andrea Antonelli surprised with a strong run and Kevin Lindblad suffered a heavy crash.
Lewis Hamilton praised Ferrari’s progress after Thursday’s practice in Azerbaijan, noting that other teams appeared to have made a step forward.
The 2026 Baku race will run on a Saturday to avoid a clash with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, a move confirmed by the FIA and explained by BBC Sport.
The new Cadillac F1 squad strengthens its technical team by hiring former Red Bull design chief and other seasoned engineers.
French rookie Isack Hadjar praised the performance of his upgraded Red Bull after a promising first day on the Azerbaijan circuit, hinting at a stronger second half of the season.
The former W Series champion drives a Williams F1 car in a historic test, joining a short list of women who have reached the pinnacle of motorsport.
