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Verstappen tops a tricky FP3 in Baku
FP3 was a very difficult session for the drivers, with multiple big names being caught out. Find out here how it played out.
Jason Sharp
Sep 252 min read
Russell leads disrupted Baku FP1 as McLaren debut major upgrade package
George Russell (GBR) (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team) in the paddock before free practice 1 of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 at the Baku City Circuit | Credit: Peter Kiss / WHYOUT images George Russell led a disrupted opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, setting the fastest time as McLaren introduced its largest upgrade package of the season. The Mercedes driver established the benchmark late in the session with a 1:45.387, finishing
Alexa Bageas
Sep 245 min read
Formula 2 Preview: Baku
Formula 2 heads to Azerbaijan for Round 12 of the 2026 championship. DIVEBOMB covers what you need to know ahead of the weekend.
Morgan Holiday
Sep 233 min read
Formula One Preview: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
After taking a weekend off from racing, Formula One returns with round 15 of the World Championship. This weekend, the drivers will take a tour around the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, in what is one of the only street circuits currently on the sport’s calendar.
Chloe Buckley
Sep 228 min read
Five Takeaways: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Piastri’s streak ends, Verstappen resurges, Sainz shocks with a Williams podium–five takeaways from a chaotic Azerbaijan GP.
Elaina Russell
Sep 22, 20253 min read
Piastri Wins F1 Azerbaijan GP as Sainz and Perez crash out, Norris recovers to fourth
Written by Owen Bradley Credit: Rudy Carezzevoli Oscar Piastri Won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Charles Leclerc and George Russell after Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez crashed out, with George Russell inheriting the podium and Lando Norris recovering from 15th to 4th. It was a relatively clean first lap, with Sergio Perez managing to overtake Carlos Sainz at the start, with Max Verstappen following suite behind, overtaking George Russell as well in the opening double left-ha
Owen Bradley
Sep 15, 20245 min read
F1 Azerbaijan Practice - Verstappen and Leclerc Fastest on Friday, Colapinto and Leclerc Crash
Written by Owen Bradley The opening day of practice for the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen fastest in FP1 and Charles Leclerc fastest in FP2, despite an earlier terminal crash in FP1. Rookie Franco Colapinto would also crash out in FP1 as well, with others brushing the walls of the tight Baku City circuit. Credit: Red Bull Content Pool FP1 - Verstappen Fastest, Leclerc and Colapinto crash out Max Verstappen would set the fastest lap of FP1, the Dutchman looking t
Owen Bradley
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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