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Lewis Hamilton Shifts Focus to George Russell and Constructors' Battle Ahead of Baku
Lewis Hamilton has conceded ground in the 2026 F1 world title fight, shifting his focus to chasing George Russell for second in the Drivers' Championship. Heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver defended the team's season as a major step forward compared to their winless 2025 campaign.
24 Sept 2026
24 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Targets George Russell as Ferrari Refocuses F1 Title Objectives
Lewis Hamilton has refocused his 2026 F1 campaign on chasing George Russell for second place in the championship, defending Ferrari's tangible progress after a difficult stretch of races. Heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton trails Russell by 20 points while Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli maintains a dominant advantage.
23 Sept 2026
F1 Drivers Divided as Monaco Grand Prix Added to 2027 Sprint Schedule
Formula 1 drivers are divided over the decision to add a Sprint race to the Monaco Grand Prix starting in 2027. While George Russell praised the competitive value of an extra qualifying session, Lewis Hamilton argued that the iconic street track requires a unique solution rather than a standard Sprint format.
23 Sept 2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026: Saturday Race Schedule, Baku Circuit Guide, and UK Start Times
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix runs on a shifted Thursday-to-Saturday schedule from September 24-26 to observe national Remembrance Day. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 81 points entering the Baku street circuit.
18 Sept 2026
Formula 1 Confirms Milan Launch Event for 2027 Season with 11 Teams
Formula 1 has announced F1 Live Milan, a three-day season launch festival running February 18–20 ahead of the 2027 campaign. The main show on February 18 will feature all 11 teams, drivers, and team principals in a unified season kickoff.
18 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Denies Demanding Ferrari Personnel Changes Ahead of Baku
Lewis Hamilton has firmly dismissed reports claiming he urged Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur to replace personnel after difficult outings at Monza and Madrid. Hamilton currently sits 101 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
17 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Warns Monaco Sprint Format Will Punish Early Driver Errors in 2027
Lando Norris has warned that introducing the Sprint format to the Monaco Grand Prix in 2027 will severely test drivers due to having only one 60-minute practice session. Formula 1 announced an expanded 10-round Sprint schedule across the 24-race calendar.
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.
17 Sept 2026
F1 2027 Calendar: Monaco Sprint Added as Schedule Expands to 10 Short Races
Formula 1 has confirmed a 24-race calendar for the 2027 season featuring an expanded schedule of 10 Sprint weekends, including a debut Sprint at Monaco. The season will open in Bahrain and close in Abu Dhabi with Sprint formats, while Portugal and Turkey return to replace the Dutch Grand Prix and rotating Spanish Grand Prix.
16 Sept 2026
F1 Unveils 24-Race 2027 Calendar Featuring 10 Sprints and Returns for Portugal and Turkey
Formula 1 has revealed its 24-race calendar for the 2027 season, expanding the Sprint format to 10 rounds including Monaco and Bahrain. The schedule welcomes back Portugal and Turkey while initiating a circuit rotation between Spa-Francorchamps and Barcelona.
16 Sept 2026
Fernando Alonso Evaluates F1 Future as FIA Explores Honda Engine Concessions
Fernando Alonso has put his 2027 Formula 1 plans on hold as he evaluates Aston Martin-Honda's performance and upcoming engine rule revisions. The FIA is considering expanded ADUO development concessions to help Honda close the performance deficit, while Aston Martin maintains it has no alternative driver plans.
16 Sept 2026
Italian GP: Russell Edges Leclerc to Set Pace in Second Practice at Monza
George Russell led second practice at the Italian Grand Prix with a 1:22.559 lap, edging Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli at Monza. With Antonelli facing a back-of-the-grid penalty on Sunday, Russell capitalized on Friday afternoon running while Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled for balance.
