Round 15 · 2026
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan · Sat 26 Sep · 11:00 UTC
Race
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Stops | Time / Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George RussellFL | Mercedes | 1 | 2 | 1:38:02.143 | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 8 | 2 | +0.196 | 18 |
| 3 |
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Juan Pablo Montoya heard Max Verstappen say something about George Russell that he ‘never’ likes toJuan Pablo Montoya thinks Max Verstappen saw George Russell “in a different light” for the first time in the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix given his ...
Fri 2 Oct · 17:00 UTC
Arvid Lindblad makes Racing Bulls pledge after internal discussionsArvid Lindblad has publicly addressed his collision with teammate Liam Lawson during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, acknowledging the incident occurred at the restart on lap 36 when he locked up and collided with Lawson. The crash resulted in Lawson's car sustaining heavy damage, while Lindblad managed to recover and finish the race in seventh place. FIA stewards classified the incident as a typical restart occurrence and took no further action.
Following the race, Lindblad confirmed that Racing Bulls held internal discussions about the incident. He expressed his understanding of what he needs to change moving forward and apologised to Lawson in front of the media. Lindblad's team principal, Alan Permane, had previously indicated that he would take serious action if the drivers collided again, highlighting the importance of addressing such issues within the team.
Fri 2 Oct · 14:40 UTC
Red Bull expresses wish for team orders with VerstappenRed Bull Racing has revealed a desire to implement team orders involving Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. The team decided against imposing such orders during the recent race in Baku.
+ 1 moreFri 2 Oct · 14:37 UTC
FIA confirms worst-kept Isack Hadjar secret at Bahrain Grand PrixThe FIA has officially confirmed that Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will incur a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. This decision follows Hadjar's announcement during a media day that he was expecting a grid drop due to exceeding his engine component allowance.
Hadjar recently made a strong comeback at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, securing his second podium finish of the season. Alongside Hadjar, Alpine's Franco Colapinto and Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad will also face penalties for similar reasons, with Lindblad's total penalties amounting to 30 positions. New regulations state that drivers facing penalties exceeding 15 places will automatically start from the back of the grid.Fri 2 Oct · 10:57 UTC
Alpine question why stewards did not penalise Lindblad for Baku crash | Formula 1Alpine has raised concerns regarding the decision of the stewards not to penalise Arvid Lindblad for a collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This incident occurred during a Safety Car restart, where Lindblad collided with his teammate Liam Lawson, leading to both Alpine drivers retiring from the race.
In contrast, Alpine's Franco Colapinto was penalised with a five-place grid drop for a separate incident that eliminated his teammate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris. Alpine executive consultant Flavio Briatore publicly questioned the inconsistency in the stewards' decisions, stating he does not understand why Lindblad was not penalised.
Fri 2 Oct · 10:10 UTC
Verstappen and Hadjar urge Red Bull to experiment nowMax Verstappen and Isack Hadjar have encouraged Red Bull Racing to make all necessary mistakes during the remaining races of the 2026 season. Their aim is to prepare effectively for the 2027 season, while also avoiding a winless year in 2026.
+ 1 moreFri 2 Oct · 09:49 UTC
Flavio Briatore moves on from Alpine's Baku disasterFlavio Briatore, the Alpine F1 Team boss, has expressed his disappointment over the team's performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but insists they have moved on. He stated that the events in Baku are now in the past as they prepare for the upcoming race in Malaysia.
+ 2 moreFri 2 Oct · 07:48 UTC
Franco Colapinto: "No one" talks about how I receive social media abuse following Baku clashFranco Colapinto, the Alpine driver, has spoken out about the social media abuse he has faced following a collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He highlighted that while he has received significant backlash, the issue of online hate extends beyond just his situation and involves fans from various backgrounds, not solely from Argentina.
Colapinto urged for greater awareness among drivers regarding the impact of their words and the need for collective action to address the problem of online abuse. He also mentioned that he is facing grid penalties for his actions in Baku, while Lando Norris, who initially reacted strongly to the incident, later issued an apology.Fri 2 Oct · 06:27 UTCStories our clustering filed under the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
