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2026 season · round 16 next — Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaSeason overview →

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Andrea Stella admits McLaren were partly responsible for Oscar Piastri lock-up at Azerbaijan GPAndrea Stella, team principal of McLaren, has admitted that the team shares responsibility for Oscar Piastri's lock-up incident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Piastri was performing well and aiming for a podium finish when he made a critical error at turn one, which pushed him to the back of the pack. Lando Norris also struggled, finishing eighth after being involved in a collision caused by Franco Colapinto during a safety-car restart. Stella highlighted that McLaren's lack of straight-line speed contributed to the pressure on both drivers, leading to mistakes. He noted that the team needs to learn from this experience and improve the car's performance, particularly on straights, to avoid similar issues in the future. Despite recent successes, the team faced a reality check in Azerbaijan, where their performance did not meet expectations.

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Azerbaijan mistake 'certainly took me by surprise' – PiastriOscar Piastri expressed surprise and disappointment after finishing 14th in the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where McLaren failed to score points. He initially performed well, overtaking Charles Leclerc and maintaining a strong position until a double lock-up during a restart caused him to lose several places. Despite the disappointing outcome, Piastri noted that the first half of the race was encouraging and that he felt more comfortable with the car. He acknowledged the need to understand the lock-up incident and remained optimistic about the positives from the weekend, despite the lack of points or a trophy.

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Bortoleto handed penalty after yellow flag infringementGabriel Bortoleto, driving for Audi, was penalised with a 10-second time penalty during the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix for overtaking under yellow flag conditions. The incident occurred on the first lap after a Safety Car restart, where Bortoleto overtook Sergio Perez's Cadillac despite the presence of yellow flags due to a crash involving Alpine drivers and Lando Norris. The stewards determined that Bortoleto had initially reacted to the yellow flags but did not see any electronic signals indicating a Safety Car deployment. Despite his claims, the stewards ruled that the yellow flags were an instruction that must be followed, resulting in Bortoleto finishing the race in P15 after the penalty was applied.

Formula1.comSat 26 Sep

Antonelli's Baku woes: 'Worst' weekend of seasonKimi Antonelli described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his 'worst' race weekend despite finishing fifth after starting from 16th on the grid. He gained 11 places during the race, but his teammate George Russell's victory reduced Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points with eight races remaining this season. Antonelli faced challenges throughout the weekend, including a hydraulic leak that disrupted his practice sessions. He acknowledged that he was not at his best during the race, opting for a conservative approach to avoid damage. Antonelli is looking to bounce back at the upcoming race in Sepang on October 4.

espn.comSat 26 Sep

Shock inaction over Baku's other F1 team-mate clash explainedDuring the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a collision between Racing Bulls team-mates Liam Lawson and Oliver Lindblad resulted in significant damage to Lawson's car. Despite the incident being investigated, the stewards decided no further action was necessary, attributing the collision to a chain reaction from a separate incident involving Franco Colapinto, Pierre Gasly, and Lando Norris. Lindblad acknowledged the chaotic nature of the race restart and apologised for the clash, while Lawson expressed his confusion over the ruling. The stewards' decision has raised questions about the criteria used for penalising team-mate collisions, as Lawson indicated he would not protest against Lindblad.

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