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via f1oversteer.comAndrea 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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via Formula1.comAzerbaijan 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.
Sat 26 Sep · 16:58 UTC
via f1oversteer.comJacques Villeneuve criticises Oscar Piastri's errorJacques Villeneuve has labelled Oscar Piastri's double lock-up during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as a 'rookie mistake'. The incident caused Piastri to drop to the back of the field in Baku.+ 1 moreSat 26 Sep · 14:14 UTC
via Motorsport.comFive quick takeaways from Azerbaijan GPGeorge Russell secured a convincing victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, taking advantage of a rare mistake from his teammate. This win, while not significantly boosting his championship chances, showcased Russell's capabilities as he dominated the race from pole position.
Isack Hadjar impressed with a strong performance for Red Bull, qualifying fourth and finishing on the podium. Meanwhile, Williams' new B-spec car showed potential but ultimately fell short of scoring points. Alpine faced setbacks as Franco Colapinto made a costly error, colliding with teammate Pierre Gasly during a safety car restart.
+ 1 moreSat 26 Sep · 12:48 UTC
via f1oversteer.comOscar Piastri admits what McLaren did to his car in Baku is ‘never a great sign’Oscar Piastri achieved his best qualifying result of the 2026 season by securing P3 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite facing challenges throughout the weekend. He noted that McLaren had to use cable ties to hold his car together after experiencing issues with loose bargeboards, which he described as 'never a great sign.'
Piastri's performance improved significantly during qualifying after the team removed fuel from his car, allowing him to feel the full benefit of recent upgrades. However, reliability problems plagued McLaren during practice sessions, affecting both Piastri and teammate Lando Norris. Piastri aims to maintain his podium position in the race, although he acknowledges that George Russell and Mercedes are likely to be strong competitors.Sat 26 Sep · 08:00 UTC
via Motorsport.comOscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku winOscar Piastri qualified third for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but he expressed doubts about his ability to compete with George Russell of Mercedes, who was significantly faster. Piastri's qualifying time was just 0.001 seconds behind Charles Leclerc, but he lagged 0.838 seconds behind Russell, prompting him to jokingly suggest he needed a tow bar to keep up.
Despite a challenging weekend for McLaren, including a brake issue that required unconventional fixes, Piastri was pleased with his qualifying result. He acknowledged that while Mercedes appeared to have a clear advantage, he believed McLaren could still contend with the other teams in the race, especially with Lando Norris starting fifth.Fri 25 Sep · 23:00 UTC
via racer.comPiastri, Stella see signs of evolution in McLaren Baku turnaroundOscar Piastri achieved a commendable third-place qualifying position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, showcasing his growing familiarity with the 2026 McLaren car. Despite a challenging practice session and engine issues for teammate Lando Norris, Piastri's performance marked a significant turnaround for the team, coming close to outqualifying Charles Leclerc.
Andrea Stella, McLaren's principal, highlighted Piastri's ability to adapt his driving style, which contributed to his success. However, he acknowledged ongoing struggles with straight-line speed compared to the Mercedes team, indicating that improvements are needed in the car's overall performance and aerodynamics.
via gpfans.comKimi Antonelli faces pressure ahead of Azerbaijan GPKimi Antonelli, the current leader in the Formula 1 standings, is under scrutiny as he approaches the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Concerns have been raised about the potential for a repeat of last year's situation, where Oscar Piastri, the previous points leader, faced difficulties.
+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 16:57 UTC
via Formula1.comOscar Piastri surprised by Baku qualifying paceOscar Piastri expressed his surprise at McLaren's performance during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he secured a spot on the second row. The Australian driver noted that the team's pace had improved significantly compared to their earlier practice sessions.+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 16:20 UTC
via RacingNews365Lando Norris calls for McLaren investigation after BakuLando Norris has requested McLaren to investigate a technical issue that affected his car's top speed during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris qualified in fifth place, expressing frustration over the ongoing problem.
+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 16:10 UTC
via RacingNews365Sergio Perez receives grid penalty for Azerbaijan Grand PrixSergio Perez has been given a grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following an incident during qualifying where he impeded Oscar Piastri. The decision was made after an investigation by the stewards.+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:29 UTC
via PlanetF1Sergio Perez receives grid penalty for Azerbaijan incidentThe FIA has imposed a grid penalty on Sergio Perez following an incident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying where he impeded Oscar Piastri. The decision comes after a stewards' investigation into the matter.
+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 14:25 UTC
via RacingNews365Oscar Piastri concedes defeat to George RussellOscar Piastri admitted that McLaren had no chance of outpacing George Russell during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite securing third on the grid, Piastri noted he was comfortably behind Russell's pace.+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:27 UTC
via f1oversteer.comGeorge Russell takes pole position in BakuGeorge Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a remarkable lap time, finishing 0.837 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The session saw championship leader Kimi Antonelli crash out in Q1, forcing him to start from 16th place.+ 15 more
via RaceFansGeorge Russell secures pole for Azerbaijan Grand PrixGeorge Russell will start the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position for Mercedes. The starting grid has been adjusted due to penalties affecting several drivers.
+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:07 UTC
via RacingNews365George Russell secures pole position in BakuGeorge Russell achieved pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a remarkable lap time that was 0.837 seconds faster than Charles Leclerc, marking the largest margin since Canada 2023. Russell's performance silenced previous doubts from Jacques Villeneuve and showcased his dominance during the qualifying session.
via CrashZak Brown keeps future options open for Max VerstappenZak Brown, the CEO of McLaren Racing, stated that the door remains 'wide open' for Max Verstappen to potentially join the team in the future. Brown expressed his admiration for Verstappen following their discussions last summer, despite the Dutch driver being contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2030.
+ 4 moreFri 25 Sep · 09:21 UTC
via gpfans.comGeorge Russell secures pole position in BakuGeorge Russell achieved pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, providing him with a significant opportunity to reduce Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. This comes after Russell's Mercedes team-mate crashed out during the qualifying session.+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 06:30 UTC
via CrashLando Norris calls McLaren's Baku pace a 'knife in heart'Lando Norris expressed disappointment over McLaren's performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, describing the team's deficit to the front runners as feeling like 'a little knife in the heart'. After finishing 14th in the opening practice session, Norris noted that the team was 'miles off' the pace compared to competitors like Mercedes.+ 6 moreThu 24 Sep · 13:49 UTC
via the-race.comMax Verstappen leads second practice in BakuMax Verstappen topped the timesheets in the second practice session for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, outperforming George Russell. Mercedes showed promising pace and reliability, indicating strong potential for the weekend ahead.Page 1 of 10
