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George Russell Warns of Red Bull and McLaren Pace at Sepang Despite Mercedes Upgrades
George Russell warned that Mercedes face major opposition from Max Verstappen and McLaren at Sepang after heavy tire degradation compromised Friday practice. Despite introducing significant floor and suspension upgrades, Mercedes dropped to seventh and eighth in FP2 as setup issues persisted.
3 Oct 2026
1 Oct 2026
Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen Edges George Russell to Top Gusty Final Practice in Baku
Max Verstappen posted a 1:43.922 to lead final practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging Mercedes' George Russell by 0.099 seconds. Tricky Baku winds and straight-line slipstreams set the stage for a competitive Friday qualifying session.
30 Sept 2026
Max Verstappen Looms as Major Spoiler in Antonelli-Russell 2026 Title Fight
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have emerged as key disruptors in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle between Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Armed with a major aerodynamic upgrade from Baku, Verstappen poses an unpredictable threat across the final eight rounds starting at Sepang.
28 Sept 2026
George Russell Secures Baku Grand Slam as Title Fight Tightens
George Russell claimed his first career Formula 1 Grand Slam at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.1 seconds. The victory cuts Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points with eight rounds remaining.
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.
24 Sept 2026
Azerbaijan GP: George Russell Leads Mercedes 1-2 in Baku Second Practice
George Russell led a dominant Mercedes one-two in second practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing over half a second ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished third, with the rest of the grid over a second behind.
24 Sept 2026
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.
15 Sept 2026
Madring Debut Exposes Overtaking Deficit as Antonelli Capitalizes on VSC Timing
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the inaugural Madring Grand Prix after a well-timed Virtual Safety Car undercut Lando Norris's early lead. The narrow layout and 12-second VSC pit delta sparked discussions over future track layout modifications and sporting regulation changes.
14 Sept 2026
Antonelli Claims Inaugural Madring Win to Extend Championship Lead as VSC Spoils Norris’s Race
Kimi Antonelli won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring to extend his championship lead to 81 points after pit-stop timing derailed Lando Norris's race. Norris fought back to finish third behind Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton retired with brake trouble.
13 Sept 2026
Spanish GP: Madring Debut Presents Strategic Unknowns as Degradation Threats Loom
Formula 1 teams face major strategic uncertainty at the inaugural Madring Spanish Grand Prix, with severe tire degradation clashing with narrow overtaking geometry. Pole-sitter Lando Norris leads the grid despite missing long-run data, while Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton pursue.
2 Sept 2026
Hadjar Sidelined for Italian GP with Wrist Injury as Lawson Steps In
Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza as he continues to recover from a training-related wrist injury. Liam Lawson will deputize for Red Bull for a second consecutive race alongside Max Verstappen.
1 Sept 2026
Norris Addresses Verstappen McLaren Links as Contract Clause Pressures Red Bull
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have addressed reports linking Max Verstappen to McLaren ahead of the British Grand Prix. Verstappen's Red Bull contract reportedly contains an exit clause tied to top-two championship standing before the summer break, where he currently sits seventh.
