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Azerbaijan Grand Prix shifts to Saturday to respect national mourning
sports23 days ago

Azerbaijan Grand Prix shifts to Saturday to respect national mourning

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, September 26, rather than the traditional Sunday slot. This schedule change avoids a conflict with Azerbaijan’s national Remembrance Day, which falls on September 27. The entire race weekend has been shifted forward by one day, with qualifying moving to Friday and practice sessions beginning on Thursday. The event marks the first use of active aerodynamics at the Baku City Circuit, introducing new Straight-Mode zones. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship heading into this round 15 event, while Max Verstappen seeks a third victory at the venue.

via The Race|
#2026-season#azerbaijan-grand-prix#baku-city-circuit
Russell's Baku Grand Slam Masks Colapinto's Crash and Aston Martin's Pace Deficit
motorsport23 days ago

Russell's Baku Grand Slam Masks Colapinto's Crash and Aston Martin's Pace Deficit

George Russell secured a pole-to-flag victory and grand slam at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on Saturday to avoid clashing with national Remembrance Day. The race featured two safety car restarts, with the second on lap 36 triggering a major incident involving Franco Colapinto, who crashed into Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris. While Russell's win narrowed the championship gap slightly, the event highlighted significant performance disparities, particularly between Cadillac drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, and confirmed Aston Martin's ongoing struggles with pace and reliability.

via Motorsport.com|
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Russell Edges Verstappen in Baku as Colapinto Crashes Out Gasly and Norris
sports24 days ago

Russell Edges Verstappen in Baku as Colapinto Crashes Out Gasly and Norris

George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, narrowly holding off Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second at the finish line. The race was marked by significant incidents, including a collision involving Colapinto, Gasly, and Norris, and a final-lap wall hit by Bottas. Isack Hadjar claimed third place for Red Bull, marking his first podium finish on pure pace after returning from injury.

via The Race|
#azerbaijan-grand-prix#baku-city-circuit#formula-1
Verstappen Stuns Mercedes in Baku FP3 with Slipstream-Assisted Pole Time
formula-125 days ago

Verstappen Stuns Mercedes in Baku FP3 with Slipstream-Assisted Pole Time

Max Verstappen surprised the paddock by topping FP3 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging out George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on a slipstream-aided lap. Mercedes showed strong raw pace, but Red Bull’s timing on the long Baku straight proved decisive. Lance Stroll crashed in Turn 1, and McLaren struggled to find speed despite upgrades.

via Autosport|
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Mercedes Dominates Calm Baku Practice as Mechanical Issues Plague Rivals
sports25 days ago

Mercedes Dominates Calm Baku Practice as Mechanical Issues Plague Rivals

George Russell set the fastest times in both practice sessions at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes one-two in FP2. The sessions were notably calm, with minimal wind affecting the Baku City Circuit, but mechanical issues disrupted many competitors. Kimi Antonelli suffered a hydraulics failure in FP1, while Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad crashed into a wall, triggering a red flag. Ferrari and McLaren struggled with car balance and top-speed deficits, respectively, leaving the competitive order uncertain ahead of qualifying.

via Autosport|
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Mercedes Dominates Baku FP2 as Russell Leads and Antonelli Misses Running
sports26 days ago

Mercedes Dominates Baku FP2 as Russell Leads and Antonelli Misses Running

George Russell led the second practice session for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, finishing over half a second ahead of Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes secured a 1-2 finish in a session interrupted by a red flag, with Verstappen posting competitive race simulation times despite an off-track moment. Several drivers, including Norris and Ocon, had minor incidents, while Antonelli missed significant running across both practice sessions.

via The Race|
#azerbaijan-gp#baku-city-circuit#formula-1
Baku Grand Prix shifts to Saturday to avoid national mourning day
sports27 days ago

Baku Grand Prix shifts to Saturday to avoid national mourning day

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, September 26, instead of Sunday, to avoid clashing with the national Remembrance Day. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 81 points ahead of this round 15 event, while Red Bull's Isack Hadjar returns from a wrist injury. Weather forecasts predict sunny conditions with moderate winds from the Caspian Sea.

via The Race|
#2026-season#azerbaijan-grand-prix#baku-city-circuit
FIA Confirms Two Straight-Mode Zones for Saturday Azerbaijan Grand Prix
sports27 days ago

FIA Confirms Two Straight-Mode Zones for Saturday Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The FIA has confirmed two Straight-Mode zones for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which will be held on Saturday to avoid clashing with national Remembrance Day. The race marks the first use of active aero at Baku, with zones located on the main straight and between Turns 2 and 3. Mercedes will race with its current package before a major upgrade in Malaysia, while Max Verstappen seeks a third win at the circuit.

via PlanetF1|
#2026-season#azerbaijan-grand-prix#baku-city-circuit
Baku 2026: New Regulations and Saturday Schedule Test F1’s Fastest Street Circuit
sports28 days ago

Baku 2026: New Regulations and Saturday Schedule Test F1’s Fastest Street Circuit

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix returns to Baku on Saturday, September 26, marking the first time the race is held on a weekend day due to a national remembrance day. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 81 points but started 16th after a qualifying crash, while George Russell took pole. The new 2026 car regulations, featuring reduced downforce and narrower tires, are expected to reintroduce the 'fear factor' and unpredictable incidents that characterized the circuit's early years, replacing the stable, DRS-heavy races of the previous season.

via Autosport|
#2026-regulations#azerbaijan-grand-prix#baku-city-circuit
Verstappen and Russell clash in Baku, Sargeant withdrawn after qualifying crash.
sports3 years ago

Verstappen and Russell clash in Baku, Sargeant withdrawn after qualifying crash.

Max Verstappen and George Russell clashed on and off the track during the first Sprint race of the season at the Baku City Circuit. Verstappen had to give up his position after contact with Russell, but ultimately reclaimed it and finished third. The two drivers had a frosty exchange post-race, with Verstappen expressing confusion over Russell's risky move on the first lap. Russell defended his move, saying he was there to fight and win. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff offered his perspective, saying that if he were in Russell's position, he would have done the same.

via Formula 1|
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Baku Grand Prix weekend delivers thrilling races and surprises.
sports3 years ago

Baku Grand Prix weekend delivers thrilling races and surprises.

Sergio Perez won the first Sprint race of the season at the Baku City Circuit, beating Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen to the chequered flag. The 17-lap dash featured action from start to finish, with Verstappen accusing George Russell of damaging his car during an early tussle. Leclerc held the lead until Lap 8 when Perez made a clean overtake and went on to win by almost five seconds. Gasly and De Vries made up the most places, while Norris was the biggest loser. The F1 field will now prepare for the main event on Sunday: the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

via Formula 1|
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