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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.
24 Sept 2026
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.
20 Aug 2026
Mercedes Makes Reliability Its Priority in 2026 F1 Title Race
James Allison says avoiding race-ending failures matters more than chasing marginal upgrades as Mercedes protects its lead in both 2026 Formula 1 championships.
4 Aug 2026
Lando Norris Claims Hungarian GP Pole as Title Contenders Face Investigation
Lando Norris snatched pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth, but both he and Hamilton face potential grid penalties following post-session investigations.
1 Aug 2026
2026 F1 Driver Contracts: Who is Signed and Who Faces a Crucial 2027 Market
With the 2026 F1 season underway, most of the grid is locked in through the end of the year, while top stars like Norris, Verstappen, and Leclerc hold multi-year deals. Many drivers, including those at Williams, Haas, and Audi, face critical performance benchmarks to secure their seats for 2027.
29 Jul 2026
F1 2026: Europe to host season finale if Middle East rounds are cancelled
F1 president Stefano Domenicali has announced that the 2026 season will finish in Europe if the final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot proceed due to regional conflict. A final decision is expected by mid-September, with the championship currently led by Kimi Antonelli.
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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.
