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Isack Hadjar Extends Red Bull Contract for 2027 Ahead of Azerbaijan GP Return
Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The announcement comes as the French driver makes his return from a three-race wrist injury layoff at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
24 Sept 2026
17 Sept 2026
Red Bull to Decide Isack Hadjar's Baku Return Following Simulator Evaluation
Red Bull will assess Isack Hadjar's wrist recovery in the simulator before deciding on his participation in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Liam Lawson remains on standby after strong points-scoring performances during Hadjar's three-race absence.
26 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Extends Red Bull Contract to 2030 After Weighing F1 Retirement
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract through 2030, ending rumors linking him to Mercedes and McLaren. The four-time world champion revealed he was closer to retiring than switching teams, with regulatory revisions to future engine formulas playing a key role in his decision to stay.
24 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Escapes Unhurt After Heavy Opening-Lap Crash at Dutch Grand Prix
Max Verstappen walked away unharmed from a heavy opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix after losing control on a damp kerb. The incident concluded a difficult weekend for Red Bull, who lagged behind Mercedes and McLaren across all sessions at Zandvoort.
18 Aug 2026
Verstappen Slams 'Dangerous' Red Bull After Consecutive High-Speed Wing Failures
Max Verstappen retired from the British Grand Prix after a recurring rear wing DRS failure caused a high-speed spin at Stowe corner. The incident, matching a similar crash in Austria, highlighted severe underlying balance and safety concerns for Red Bull.
7 Aug 2026
Red Bull Addresses Driver Market Speculation Amid Max Verstappen Future Uncertainty
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the team is receiving interest from other drivers but remains focused on retaining Max Verstappen by closing the current performance gap to the front of the grid.
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27 Sept 2026
George Russell Fends Off Max Verstappen for Azerbaijan Grand Prix Victory
George Russell narrowly held off Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after two Safety Cars erased his 11-second lead. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th to fifth, while Isack Hadjar claimed third in his return from injury.
27 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli Adopts 'Damage Save Mode' in Baku as Championship Lead Trims to 66 Points
Kimi Antonelli limited championship damage at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by recovering from 16th to fifth despite floor damage and setup struggles. Team-mate George Russell took victory from pole, trimming Antonelli's standings lead to 66 points heading into Malaysia.
26 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Calls for Franco Colapinto Race Ban After Azerbaijan GP Collision
Lando Norris has demanded the FIA hand Franco Colapinto a race ban after a lap 36 restart crash wiped out both Alpines and Norris' McLaren at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto accepted full blame for the Turn 1 lock-up, citing cold brakes and tyres.
26 Sept 2026
Christian Horner Identifies Ferrari as Only Non-Ownership F1 Pit Wall Role That Could Tempt Return
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team that could tempt him back to the pit wall without an equity stake. Fourteen months after his Milton Keynes departure, Horner indicated that while team ownership remains his primary objective, the allure of Maranello stands as the sole exception.
26 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Questions Ferrari Q3 Execution as Tow Deficit Locks Him in Sixth
Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Ferrari changed their Q3 qualifying strategy to a single late run, leaving him without an aerodynamic tow. Teammate Charles Leclerc secured second on the grid behind polesitter George Russell.
25 Sept 2026
Azerbaijan GP: George Russell Secures Baku Pole as Antonelli Crashes in Q1
George Russell claimed pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.8 seconds in Baku. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed in Q1 and will start 16th, while Isack Hadjar qualified fourth on his return from a wrist injury.
