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Driver standings 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli320 2

George Russell236 3

Lewis Hamilton214

Team standings 1MMercedes556 2FFerrari405 3MMcLaren316

Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Sepang International Circuit1MVMax Verstappen 2

Andrea Kimi Antonelli 3

Lewis HamiltonRace Sun 07:00 UTC

Singapore Grand Prix

Marina Bay Street Circuit

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Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes 2

George RussellMercedes 3

Lewis HamiltonFerrari 4CLCharles LeclercFerrari 5

Lando NorrisMcLaren 6MVMax VerstappenRed Bull 7

Oscar PiastriMcLaren 8

Isack HadjarRed Bull 9

Liam LawsonRB F1 Team 10

Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team 11ALArvid LindbladRB F1 Team 12

Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team 13

Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team 14

Gabriel BortoletoAudi 15

Nico HülkenbergAudi 16

Esteban OconHaas F1 Team 17

Fernando AlonsoAston Martin 18CSCarlos SainzWilliams 19

Alexander AlbonWilliams 20

Yuki TsunodaRB F1 Team 21

Lance StrollAston Martin 22

Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team 23SPSergio PérezCadillac F1 Team

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via Formula1.comLeclerc lacks confidence in Ferrari ahead of Baku raceCharles Leclerc expressed concerns about the unpredictability of his Ferrari car, which affected his confidence during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite securing a front-row grid slot, Leclerc noted the significant gap to pole position and felt unable to drive with his usual commitment.

Formula1.com+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:01 UTC

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Lewis Hamilton criticises tyres after Azerbaijan qualifyingLewis Hamilton expressed frustration with the tyres used during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, calling them 'a pain in the arse' after finishing in sixth place. The seven-time champion also pointed to a 'perfect storm' of issues involving Ferrari and Pirelli during the session.

RacingNews365+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:00 UTC

via CrashCharles Leclerc criticises media bias towards FerrariCharles Leclerc has expressed his frustration with what he perceives as media bias regarding his on-track battles with Lewis Hamilton. The Ferrari driver described the coverage as 'unfair' and suggested that the incidents have been excessively scrutinised.

Crash+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 16:09 UTC

via Motorsport.comLewis Hamilton criticises Ferrari's qualifying strategyLewis Hamilton expressed frustration over Ferrari's qualifying strategy during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, stating it left him without a crucial slipstream. He noted that his performance deteriorated throughout the qualifying session.

Motorsport.com+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 14:41 UTC

via CrashLewis Hamilton criticises Ferrari's qualifying strategyLewis Hamilton expressed frustration over Ferrari's qualifying strategy during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, stating it left him without a slipstream. Hamilton noted that his performance deteriorated throughout the session, ultimately finishing 0.5 seconds slower.

Crash+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 14:06 UTC

via RaceFans2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in pictures | F1 PicturesThe 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held at the Baku City Circuit, featuring prominent drivers from various teams. Notable participants included Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris from McLaren, Isack Hadjar from Red Bull, and Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin. The event showcased a mix of competitive racing and team strategies, with each driver aiming for a strong performance. The picturesque backdrop of Baku added to the excitement of the race, making it a significant event in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

RaceFansSat 26 Sep · 12:05 UTC

via Motorsport WeekGeorge Russell capitalises on Antonelli shunt with dominant F1 Baku poleGeorge Russell achieved a commanding pole position for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking his fifth pole of the season. He finished with a time of 1:42.526, significantly ahead of Charles Leclerc, who was 0.837 seconds slower. This performance comes after a strong qualifying session where Russell capitalised on Kimi Antonelli's early crash, which left Antonelli starting from P16. The qualifying session saw various ups and downs, including Max Verstappen's disappointing eighth-place finish despite his earlier pace in Free Practice 3. Oscar Piastri's strong performance secured him third on the grid, while Isack Hadjar impressed with a fourth-place finish. The session was marked by multiple yellow flags and competitive times as drivers battled for the best positions on the grid.

Motorsport WeekFri 25 Sep · 13:35 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.

RacingNews365+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:27 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.

RacingNews365+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:27 UTC

via RacingNews365George Russell secures pole by biggest career marginGeorge Russell expressed his shock after achieving pole position by the largest margin of his career during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc noted that this gap is the biggest between the pole-sitter and the second-place starter this season.

RacingNews365+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:22 UTC

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.

RaceFans+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:07 UTC

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.

RacingNews365+ 13 moreFri 25 Sep · 12:22 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.Pit Lane Daily EditorialFri 25 Sep · 12:14 UTC

via gpfans.comToto Wolff to miss Azerbaijan Grand PrixToto Wolff, the Mercedes F1 team principal and CEO, will not attend the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend. Bradley Lord will take over trackside leadership as the team navigates a challenging series of races.

gpfans.com+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 11:55 UTC

via RacingNews365The evidence behind Max Verstappen being a real Mercedes Baku pole threatMax Verstappen enters the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying as a strong contender after finishing first in the final practice session. Despite not having secured a pole position in the 2026 season, his recent performances indicate he is closing in on that goal, having qualified third in Spain and sixth in Italy. Red Bull has introduced a significant aerodynamic upgrade for this race, which includes a redesigned floor and diffuser aimed at enhancing downforce. Team principal Laurent Mekies has stated that this will be the team's final major development for the season as they shift focus to the 2027 car. With Baku's unique track characteristics favouring Red Bull, Verstappen's chances of achieving his first pole of the season look promising.

RacingNews365Fri 25 Sep · 11:10 UTC

via grandprix.comEsteban Ocon set to leave Haas for 2027 seasonEsteban Ocon is expected to depart Haas at the end of the current season, with Rafael Camara reportedly lined up as his replacement. Ocon's frustration regarding his uncertain future at Haas has been growing amid ongoing speculation about the team's driver lineup.grandprix.com+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 10:35 UTC

via CrashVerstappen tops final practice ahead of Azerbaijan GPMax Verstappen set the fastest time in the final practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, narrowly beating George Russell. Lewis Hamilton also featured prominently, finishing third as Red Bull and Mercedes prepared for qualifying.

Crash+ 7 moreFri 25 Sep · 09:38 UTC

via f1oversteer.comMax Verstappen tops final practice at Azerbaijan GPMax Verstappen of Red Bull Racing secured the fastest time in the final practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ending George Russell's dominance in earlier sessions. Russell, driving for Mercedes, finished second, followed by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in third.

f1oversteer.com+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 09:37 UTC

via RacingNews365Max Verstappen threatens in 'kangaroo' Red Bull as Mercedes Baku dominance endsMax Verstappen secured the fastest time in the final practice session ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, clocking a 1m 43.922s. This performance marked a shift in momentum, as Mercedes had dominated earlier practices with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finishing second and third respectively, but could not match Verstappen's pace in the final session. The practice session began slowly, with drivers adjusting to track conditions after overnight repairs. Verstappen expressed frustration with his car's handling, describing it as 'jumping like a kangaroo.' Despite this, he managed to outperform his competitors, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying session ahead.

RacingNews365Fri 25 Sep · 09:36 UTC

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.

Crash+ 5 moreFri 25 Sep · 09:21 UTC

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