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via the-race.comArvid Lindblad criticises his performance at BakuArvid Lindblad has expressed frustration with his performance during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, stating he has been 'trying to be too special'. The rookie plans to adjust his approach following a critical self-assessment.
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via RacingNews365Kimi Antonelli criticises himself after Baku qualifying crashKimi Antonelli expressed frustration over his qualifying crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, labelling it a 'very stupid' mistake that left him starting 16th on the grid. The championship leader acknowledged the need to improve his performance following the unforced error in Q1.
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via gpfans.comMartin Brundle will MISS the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - and this is whyMartin Brundle will not participate in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as confirmed by GPFans. His absence is part of a contractual agreement with Sky Sports F1, which limits him to 16 out of 24 races in a season. Due to the cancellation of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the 2026 season now has 23 scheduled races.
This will mark the fourth race Brundle has missed this season, following the Chinese, Japanese, and Dutch Grands Prix. In his absence, Sky Sports will feature Natalie Pinkham as presenter, with Jamie Chadwick and Jacques Villeneuve providing punditry. David Croft and Karun Chandhok will handle commentary duties during the event.
Fri 25 Sep · 12:11 UTC
via f1oversteer.comArvid Lindblad shares why he now ‘respects’ Max Verstappen more than F1 ‘idol’ Lewis HamiltonArvid Lindblad, a driver for Racing Bulls, has expressed that he now holds Max Verstappen in higher regard than his childhood idol, Lewis Hamilton. Lindblad, who grew up watching Hamilton dominate Formula 1, has shifted his admiration towards Verstappen, particularly appreciating his race management skills and overall performance as he embarks on his own F1 career.
Having made his F1 debut in 2026 after a rapid rise through the ranks, Lindblad has already shown promise with points finishes in eight of his last nine races. He acknowledges the challenges of transitioning to F1 and sees Verstappen and Charles Leclerc as key figures from whom he can learn to enhance his skills on the track.
Fri 25 Sep · 11:30 UTC
via newsonf1.comRalf Schumacher supports Tsolov over Lawson for 2027Ralf Schumacher has expressed his belief that Red Bull should promote Nikola Tsolov to the Racing Bulls for the 2027 season instead of retaining Liam Lawson. This comes despite Lawson's strong performances while substituting for Isack Hadjar.
via f1oversteer.comAlex Brundle disagrees with Oscar Piastri about his ‘main issue’ amid drubbing by Lando NorrisOscar Piastri is facing challenges in the 2026 season, particularly in his performance compared to teammate Lando Norris. Despite Piastri's belief that race pace is his main issue, Alex Brundle argues that his qualifying struggles are the root cause of his difficulties, as he consistently starts behind Norris.
Brundle highlighted that Piastri's qualifying record, with Norris leading 9-1, significantly hampers his chances on race day. As they head into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, qualifying will be critical for Piastri to close the gap and improve his standing against Norris.Thu 24 Sep · 20:00 UTC
via racer.comHamilton urges changes after near-miss with LawsonLewis Hamilton has called for changes to Formula 1’s engine management system following a high-speed near-miss with Liam Lawson during practice in Baku. Hamilton received a reprimand from the stewards for impeding Lawson, highlighting concerns over safety with the current regulations.
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via f1oversteer.comLiam Lawson's data implicated in Arvid Lindblad's crashJolyon Palmer suggested that Liam Lawson's data misled Arvid Lindblad, contributing to the latter's crash during the second practice session in Azerbaijan. Lindblad's session ended early after he made contact with the barriers, resulting in red flags.+ 1 moreThu 24 Sep · 17:00 UTC
via RaceFansHamilton and Lawson call for F1 rule changes after near-missLewis Hamilton has urged for changes to Formula 1's engine management system following a high-speed near-miss with Liam Lawson during practice in Baku, which resulted in Hamilton receiving a reprimand. Both drivers have expressed concerns that current regulations are creating dangerous situations on track due to high closing speeds.
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via CrashLewis Hamilton blames F1 rules for Baku near-miss: ‘Not the drivers’ fault'Lewis Hamilton has attributed his near-miss with Liam Lawson during the second practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to the new engine regulations introduced for the 2026 season. Hamilton was on an out-lap and harvesting energy when Lawson, on a hot lap, had to take evasive action to avoid a collision, leading to Lawson's furious reaction over team radio. Both drivers have been summoned by the stewards for an investigation into the incident.
Hamilton explained that the current rules leave drivers with significantly reduced power during out-laps, which can create dangerous situations on track. He expressed his frustration with the lack of guidelines regarding closing speeds and suggested that discussions should take place among drivers to address these issues. Hamilton hopes that a solution can be found to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Thu 24 Sep · 15:30 UTC
via CrashLewis Hamilton receives reprimand for Azerbaijan incidentLewis Hamilton has received a reprimand from Formula 1 stewards following a dangerous near-miss with Liam Lawson during the second practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Hamilton expressed his intention to discuss the incident with fellow drivers in light of the current power unit regulations.+ 2 moreThu 24 Sep · 13:22 UTC
via RacingNews365Lewis Hamilton receives punishment for Baku incidentLewis Hamilton has been punished by the stewards following a 'dangerous' incident involving Liam Lawson during the second practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The FIA confirmed the decision after Hamilton was called to the stewards for his actions.+ 3 moreThu 24 Sep · 13:15 UTC
via PlanetF1Lewis Hamilton reprimanded for impeding Liam LawsonLewis Hamilton received a reprimand from the FIA stewards for impeding Liam Lawson during the second practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Lawson expressed concerns about Formula 1's regulations, stating they contribute to dangerous situations on track.
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via RacingNews365George Russell leads Mercedes one-two in Baku practiceGeorge Russell topped the second practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The session was marked by an incident involving Arvid Lindblad, who crashed during the practice.+ 3 moreThu 24 Sep · 13:02 UTC
via RacingNews365George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Azerbaijan FP2George Russell topped the timesheets in Free Practice 2 for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, securing a 1-2 finish for Mercedes. Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing also performed well, finishing in the top three.+ 4 moreThu 24 Sep · 13:01 UTC
via RacingNews365Arvid Lindblad becomes first Baku casualty with costly red flagArvid Lindblad, driving for Racing Bulls, became the first casualty of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix after crashing during Free Practice 2. The incident took place at the narrow Castle section, where Lindblad ran wide at Turn 8 and hit the wall, resulting in a red flag for the session.
Lindblad had shown promising pace, finishing eighth in Free Practice 1, but his crash ended his session prematurely. He expressed regret to his team, noting that he had clipped the wall by a small margin, and the team will assess any potential internal damage to the car after the session.Thu 24 Sep · 12:28 UTC
via f1oversteer.comIsack Hadjar aims for strong return at Azerbaijan Grand PrixIsack Hadjar will make his return from injury with Red Bull at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Juan Pablo Montoya believes Hadjar has a specific goal in mind related to Liam Lawson's performance.Thu 24 Sep · 08:00 UTC
via f1oversteer.comHow Yuki Tsunoda’s pace compared to Liam Lawson in his three races at Racing BullsYuki Tsunoda's time with Racing Bulls has been marked by underperformance compared to his teammate Liam Lawson. In three races, Tsunoda managed only a single point, finishing P10 at Monza, while Lawson consistently achieved better results, averaging a race position of 8.4 compared to Tsunoda's 11.7. Tsunoda's struggles were evident in qualifying as well, where he was on average seven-tenths slower than Lawson.
As Tsunoda steps back, Lawson is set to return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Racing Bulls eager to improve their standings in the constructors' championship. The team has faced challenges, being outscored by Alpine during Tsunoda's stint, which has raised questions about Tsunoda's future in Formula 1 amidst speculation linking him to other teams.Wed 23 Sep · 19:00 UTC
via f1oversteer.comIsack Hadjar replaces Liam Lawson at Red BullRed Bull Racing has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will replace Liam Lawson in their line-up for the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Ralf Schumacher has suggested that this decision indicates Red Bull's intention to move on from Lawson.+ 1 moreTue 22 Sep · 19:00 UTC
via PlanetF1Liam Lawson's Red Bull stint ends as Isack Hadjar returnsLiam Lawson's time with Red Bull has officially concluded as Isack Hadjar is set to return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite strong performances, Lawson's future in Formula 1 beyond the 2026 season remains uncertain.+ 1 moreTue 22 Sep · 17:58 UTCPage 3 of 13