Gasly says ’26 focus was tactical; regs change in ’25 hurt them
Pierre Gasly says it was tactical to focus on F1 2026 largely, as he feels some regulation changes in 2025 compounded their difficulties to set them behind.
For long it has been known that Alpine...
Alonso reckons long racing career balances good/bad luck factor
Fernando Alonso expands on luck as part and parcel of his F1 career, while noting on 20 years of him racing at the highest level.
Considering his 20 years in the sport, Aston Martin’s Alonso...
Tsunoda didn’t wish to risk a move in better Azerbaijan GP show
Yuki Tsunoda didn’t wish to risk a move in F1 Azerbaijan GP in a better show, as Laurent Mekies notes behind the scenes work which includes skipping holiday.
Finally Tsunoda managed to show some performance...
Hadjar would like to try Williams but doesn’t term as best in midfield
Isack Hadjar wishes to drive Williams F1 car as it terms it as a good car, but doesn’t see it as outright best in midfield against his own Visa Cash App RB machinery.
After the...
Hulkenberg, Ocon play down Baku contact amid lack of pace
Esteban Ocon, Nico Hulkenberg play down their F1 Azerbaijan GP contact, as they rue lack of pace and DRS train for missing out on any chance of points.
Eventually the Lap 1 hit didn’t affect...
Russell illness would have paved way for Bottas in Azerbaijan GP
George Russell was ready to pull out of F1 Azerbaijan GP due to illness – with a chance for Valtteri Bottas to drive – but he stayed put and deliver a solid result.
After photos...
Verstappen confirmed for NLS run in GT3; Drugovich joins Andretti
Max Verstappen is confirmed to make his NLS debut in premier GT3 class, as Felipe Drugovich joins Andretti in Formula E plus F3 has new prize pool.
The 57th ADAC Barbarossa Prize on September 27,...
Albon accepts blame for Colapinto hit in Azerbaijan GP
Alexander Albon accepted blame for the incident with Franco Colapinto in F1 Azerbaijan GP, as the pair eventually lost out on the grand picture.
While his teammate secured a podium, Williams’ Albon finished out the...
Alonso reckons false start didn’t hamper Baku but lack of pace did
Fernando Alonso acknowledges getting it wrong in F1 Azerbaijan GP after Oscar Piastri’s false start, but the larger picture was lack of pace for Aston Martin.
Not only Piastri, but Aston Martin’s Alonso suffered from...
Verstappen praised for pushing hard tyre choice in Azerbaijan GP
Max Verstappen reflects on dominant win in F1 Azerbaijan GP, as Laurent Mekies elaborates on the strategy they adopted in the victory.
Red Bull’s Verstappen made the most of it on Saturday in F1 Azerbaijan...
Lawson didn’t think keeping Tsunoda off; Hadjar pissed by mistake
Liam Lawson wasn’t thinking much about Yuki Tsunoda in his fight to finish fifth in F1 Azerbaijan GP, as Isack Hadjar pissed off by silly mistake.
Visa Cash App RB’s Lawson secured his best qualifying...
Antonelli disappointed to miss out on Azerbaijan GP podium
Andrea Kimi Antonelli a bit disappointed after missing out on podium in F1 Azerbaijan GP, but he and Toto Wolff pleased with comeback after bad European races.
While Mercedes’ Antonelli lost out on securing a...
Norris reckons he lost out in Baku due to quali despite better pace
Lando Norris says McLaren lost out in qualifying in F1 Azerbaijan GP for being stuck where it was, as Andrea Stella talks about another pit error.
While his teammate had a disaster, McLaren’s Norris lost...
Sainz reflects on ‘sweeter’ podium after bold move to Williams
Carlos Sainz expanded on strategy en-route to F1 Azerbaijan GP podium where he thought second was possible and also starting on the hard compound was better choice.
After hosts of bad luck for Sainz since...
Horner formally leaves Red Bull after settlement reached
Red Bull announced the formal departure of Christian Horner from the F1 team and company after, which frees him to join anyone in first part of 2026 season.
After Horner was dropped as the Red...
Hamilton apologised to Leclerc for not swapping back in Baku
Lewis Hamilton will apologise to Charles Leclerc for not swapping back in F1 Azerbaijan GP, as the pair and Frederic Vasseur reflect on low-key result.
It looked like Ferrari will be in play for a...
Piastri takes blame for executional errors made in Azerbaijan GP
Oscar Piastri took blame for silly errors made throughout F1 Azerbaijan GP weekend, as Andrea Stella backs his driver to return well with focus.
It just wasn’t the weekend that McLaren’s Piastri wanted in F1...
Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen controls in win from Russell, Sainz
Max Verstappen controlled to win F1 Azerbaijan GP, as George Russell works the strategy to be P2 from Carlos Sainz.
It was cloudy and windy to start F1 Azerbaijan GP race in Baku City Circuit...
F1 Azerbaijan GP, Sat: Top 3 stand tall amid chaos & more
The Saturday in F1 Azerbaijan GP ended up being tricky for several drivers which saw new record of six red flags, as Max Verstappen was triumphant in the end.
It was chaos on Saturday in...
Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen takes pole amid six red flag disruptions
Max Verstappen survived six red flags to F1 pole in Azerbaijan GP in tricky conditions, ahead of Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson.
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The first part in F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying at Baku saw McLaren and...
Verstappen learning new generation tricks from Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto expands on spending time with Max Verstappen on and off track in F1, as the Dutchman notes of learning from new generation.
Ever since Sauber’s Bortoleto made it in F1, the Brazilian has...
F1 Azerbaijan GP, Fri: McLaren had tough; Ferrari shines & more
The Friday in F1 Azerbaijan GP saw McLaren’s train getting derailed in FP2 due to multiple issues, as Ferrari put their right foot forward amid disruptions.
It was not smooth sail for anyone in F1...
Azerbaijan GP: Norris, Hamilton share top spot in Friday practice
Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton shared Friday practice sessions in F1 Azerbaijan GP, amid several drivers kissing the barriers and having offs.
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Lando Norris set the pace during Friday’s first practice session for the...
Piastri, Norris say talks held after Monza, always free to race
Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris say talks held after Monza and things were discussed further, but there is agreement and reactions won’t change their approach.
With Max Verstappen unlikely to get in the fight, the drivers’...
Verstappen reflects on Nordschleife run, future; F1 drivers react
Max Verstappen goes through his GT experience in obtaining Nordschleife permit to compete in GT3, as fellow F1 drivers react to his run.
It was a big step from Red Bull’s Verstappen to drive a...
FIA details on Baku’s DRS, circuit changes; Villars files nomination
The FIA shares details of track limits, DRS zones and more of F1 Azerbaijan GP weekend, as Fernando Alonso adds on bad luck.
As expected, the white lines denote track limits around Baku City Circuit...
Sainz, Lawson speak on penalty; F1 drivers add on rules, stewards
Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson reflected on the penalty change by the FIA after success in right to review, as F1 drivers chime in about racing guidelines and permanent stewards.
The case is finally closed...
F1 drivers discuss on Domenicali’s idea of short races, more sprints
F1 drivers share their views on the statement made by Stefano Domenicali about increasing sprint races and having shorter races to capture the young market.
In the social media age of TikTok and Instagram Reels,...
Cadillac signs Jim Beam as spirits partner; adidas is Audi’s apparel
Cadillac has signed Jim Beam as its official spirits partner from F1 2026, as Audi joins hands with adidas as apparel partner.
Jim Beam, the world's No. 1 bourbon, and the Cadillac Formula 1 Team,...
Hulkenberg explains why no sim run of ’26 so far; focus on ’25 still
Nico Hulkenberg notes why Sauber/Audi hasn’t taken the step to get their F1 drivers on the simulator to drive the 2026 car, as he stresses about focus on 2025.
A lot of the drivers have...
