News & Articles - Season 2026

After just eight months as an independent engine manufacturer, Red Bull Powertrains overshadowed Ferrari’s 80 years of racing engine experience in Baku.

Azerbaijan GP: Russell wins sprint to the line, Verstappen second, Leclerc fourth

Valeria Caravella

George Russell takes a superb victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after a dramatic closing phase full of major twists.

LIVE - 2026 Azerbaijan GP

Follow live coverage of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the 15th round of the Formula 1 season, from Baku. Live updates, infographics, comments and images from the circuit. Formation lap at 13:00.

Azerbaijan GP strategies: all eyes on Antonelli in a Monza repeat?

Saturday’s race in Baku starts at 13:00, with the potential strategies closely dependent on the risk of a Safety Car.

Telemetry: Mercedes crushes the opposition with Baku pole

Claudio Brembati

Russell takes a dominant pole in Baku thanks to the W17. Hadjar returns to claim fourth ahead of a Verstappen struggling with battery issues, while Leclerc manages energy better than Hamilton.

Mercedes dominance leaves Ferrari and McLaren reeling in Baku

Qualifying in Azerbaijan produced some unusual results. Mercedes were expected to be stronger than the rest after practice, but not by margins like these.

Azerbaijan GP starting grid: Antonelli near the back, action guaranteed

With Andrea Kimi Antonelli starting from P16, the race is sure to be packed with action and overtaking. Lights go out at 13:00 Italian time on Saturday 26 September.

Azerbaijan GP power unit situation: Ferrari safe but with no margin left

Daniele Muscarella

Ferrari has avoided a penalty in Baku after concerns over Leclerc’s power unit, but has no margin left. Other teams are also in a delicate position, while Aston Martin pays heavily for further changes.

Azerbaijan GP qualifying: Russell storms to pole as Antonelli crashes out

Valeria Caravella

George Russell claimed a stunning pole position in Baku, while Kimi Antonelli made a costly Q1 error. Charles Leclerc joins him on the front row, with Max Verstappen well adrift.

LIVE - Azerbaijan GP 2026 qualifying