Highlights Audi launched major upgrade package ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Bortoleto and Hulkenberg finished 17th and 18th, out in Q1. Grip issues affected cornering speed and lap times all weekend. Hulkenberg’s qualifying hurt by yellow flag and lost tow.…

Highlights George Russell took pole with a 0.837-second gap in Baku. Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri completed the front row. Max Verstappen qualified eighth due to battery issues. Mercedes found a strong setup, aiding Russell’s dominant lap. Baku’s circuit and…

Highlights 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix starts Saturday, September 26, 15:00 local time Race day moved to avoid clashing with Azeri National Day of Remembrance George Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts 16th…

Highlights Oscar Piastri qualified third for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. George Russell dominated qualifying, leading by 0.838 seconds. McLaren faced brake issues during practice, using cable ties. Piastri narrowly missed second place, 0.001 seconds behind Leclerc. Lando Norris qualified fifth,…

Highlights Guenther Steiner criticized Williams over Formula 1 cost cap complaints Williams boss James Vowles cited outdated infrastructure limiting team progress Steiner said Williams failed to spend adequately in past years Aston Martin upgraded facilities under FIA approval despite cost…

Highlights Daniil Kvyat rejoined Alpine as a simulator driver in 2024. Kvyat shares simulator duties with Paul’s Aron and Kush Maini. Kvyat provides race weekend support, aiding lead driver Pierre Gasly. Alpine’s 2026 revival boosted by new technical rules and…

Highlights Williams achieved best qualifying with FW48 upgrade at Azerbaijan GP Carlos Sainz finished 9th in Q2 and Q3, a season best Albon qualified 13th despite similar handling and improved speed New chassis resolved weight issues but balance fixes needed…

Highlights Liam Lawson qualified 12th, starting 11th after Carlos Sainz penalty Racing Bulls struggled with poor straight-line speed at Baku Lawson cited overheating and lack of slipstream as key issues Baku’s long straights favor high engine power and aero efficiency…

Highlights Audi unveiled major car upgrades at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. New front wing design improves airflow around front tyres. Sidepod and cooling exit redesigned for better aerodynamic efficiency. Diffuser supports and rear wing trimmed for enhanced performance. Cooling exits…