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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.
28 Sept 2026
28 Sept 2026
Formula 1 Returns to Sepang: Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 Schedule and Title Stakes
Formula 1 returns to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 to stage the relocated 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix. The event serves as the second leg of a flyaway triple-header with Kimi Antonelli defending a 66-point championship lead over George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris.
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
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.
25 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Downplays McLaren Baku Pole Chances After Mercedes Practice Pace
Lando Norris has dismissed McLaren's chances of fighting for pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after ending Thursday practice 1.5 seconds off George Russell's pace. Mercedes led both Baku sessions while Ferrari and Red Bull struggled to match their single-lap performance.
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
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
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.
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.
