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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

NEEDING A SWEET TREAT Oscar Piastri has his cake and is eating it too as he prepares for Round 17 of the 2026 season here in Singapore. Thankfully, the temperature has dropped compared to the heat we had earlier today. #f1news #f1 #singaporegp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

CAUSING MISCHIEF Liam Lawson caused a bit of havoc in the paddock today, grabbing the microphone from Charles Leclerc while he was carrying out media duties with beIN SPORTS, leaving the scene sporting a grin. What was that all about? You’ll have to watch the coverage. #f1 #f1news #singaporegp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Franco Colapinto was busy with a range of activities as part of his media commitments in the Alpine hospitality suite this afternoon. #f1news #f1 #singaporegp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

IN CASUAL GEAR Alex Albon arrives in the paddock this morning wearing a piece from his collaboration with Quadrant for this weekend. #f1news #f1 #singaporegp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A BIT BEHIND This was the graphic on the Ferrari garage here in the Singapore paddock. Of course, it was apt last week, but it’s now a little out of date. I imagine it won’t be long before it’s replaced with the Singapore details. #f1 #f1news #singaporegp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

BEST OF THE REST Liam Lawson arrives this morning with his trainer, Declan Foley. Liam sits ninth in the Drivers’ Championship with 65 points, holding a 24-point advantage over Pierre Gasly in tenth. #f1news #f1 #singaporegp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A UNITED FRONT George Russell and Kimi Antonelli arrived in new team shirts for this weekend’s Singapore event, with Kimi opting for his trademark pose. They’re also sporting new shoes and socks, and I’ll tell you more about those in tomorrow's YouTube video. #f1news #f1 #singaporegp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

LEAD EXTENDED Kimi Antonelli’s lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship now stands at 84 points after 16 rounds. It would take something special to stop the young Italian from claiming his first World Drivers’ Championship. #f1 #f1news #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

CHAMPION DRIVE Lewis Hamilton completed a champion’s drive to finish on the podium today. On Lap 10, things were looking bleak for the seven-time World Champion. He was down in P18 and a minute behind the pack. #f1 #f1news #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

MAX IS BACK It’s been 15 races since Max Verstappen last stood on the top step of the podium, but he’s back on top here in Sepang. It’s a fitting place to end that drought, having secured his second career victory at this circuit when Formula One last raced here. #f1 #f1news #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A STRONG RETURN When George Russell was forced to retire with PU issues, Isack Hadjar looked to be on course for a podium finish. After qualifying P3 yesterday but starting from P8 due to a grid penalty, it was shaping up to be another strong day for the Red Bull driver. #f1news #f1 #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

BEST OF THE YEAR Fernando Alonso finished P8, the best result of the season so far for both him and the Aston Martin team. They brought upgrades to Azerbaijan last time out, and they look to be doing a great job. #f1 #f1news #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

RAIN KEEPS FALLING The medical car has completed several laps of the grid in the rain, navigating the tricky conditions ahead of the Grand Prix. The race is set to start at 3:40pm local time, with heavy rain delaying the action in Malaysia. #f1news #f1 #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING Despite the rain, fans in the grandstands are waiting patiently, with the atmosphere building ahead of the race start. Their spirits certainly haven’t been dampened, with the crowd continuing to cheer on their favourite drivers. #f1news #f1 #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

THE SHORTS Aren't they stunning? I'm gathering a gift from a fan because I saw George wearing a similar pair yesterday. #F1 #Formula1 #BahraingGP

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

CHATTY The Racing Bulls duo came in together this morning talking about, among other things, Bad Bunny. They are the first drivers I've seen this morning on what is shaping up to be another sweltering day here in Sepang, Malaysia. #F1 #Formula1 #BahrainGP

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

FASTEST OF THE DAY Charles Leclerc was the fastest man on track in FP2, building on his fourth-fastest time in the earlier session. So, who was fastest in FP1? Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The last time we raced here in 2017, it was also Max who topped the FP1 timesheets. #f1news #f1 #bahraingp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ONE TENTH That was the gap (0.1s) between Max Verstappen and George Russell at the end of the race, with the final lap coming down to the wire after George lost some power after passing double yellow flags from Valtteri Bottas' Turn 15 crash. #f1 #formula1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

DOUBLE BULL DELIGHT Red Bull round out the top three with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both having strong pace around the streets of Baku and securing their first double podium as a driver pairing at Red Bull. #f1 #formula1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

OPENING EVENTS George Russell held his position through the opening lap, with Oscar Piastri now the car behind him. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has dropped one position and finds himself down in P17. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ON BRAND Nico Hulkenberg passes his team logo located on the hospitality suite ahead of today’s race. He’ll start from P18, hoping to add to the seven points he has secured so far this year. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

ISACK RISING I photographed Isack Hadjar coming up the escalator from the Marriott Hotel this morning, and interestingly, security had no qualms about letting Isack through the same passageway that they stopped Kimi Antonelli from using two days ago. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

WHO'S JACK? He’s the guy in the white shirt who works with Max Verstappen. The pair have known each other for a decade, and Jack has a racing background in both karting and F4. He grew up in Hong Kong and can be found at most races alongside the four-time World Champion. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

HE HAS HIS WORK CUT OUT Kimi Antonelli has it all to do today, starting the Grand Prix outside the points. He comes into the race with an 81-point lead over teammate George Russell, who starts from pole. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

NOT TAKING THE SCENIC ROUTE Lewis Hamilton arrived this morning taking a more well-trodden route through the paddock than he often does, ahead of today’s race where he’ll start from P6. #f1news #f1content #azerbaijangp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

CAN HE REPEAT HIS 2025 PERFORMANCE? Last year, Carlos Sainz secured his first podium for Williams on a momentous day for the Spaniard. He has added one more podium since then. Could he recreate last year’s performance today? #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A YOUNGER AND BETTER TOTO Not my words, those are the words of Cadillac Team Principal Marcin Budkowski. The likeable Pole is loving life at his new team so far, and is roughly the same height as Mercedes’ Toto Wolff. Two fine fellows. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

GEORGE PICKS BRISBANE FOR THE AFL GRAND FINAL I asked Mercedes driver George Russell who he’d back in today’s AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, Fremantle or Brisbane, and he went with the Lions. I’m with him on that one! #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

HOW THEY LINE UP When the lights go out later today, George Russell will lead the field away with Charles Leclerc alongside him. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ALL TO DO Kimi Antonelli made contact with the wall in Q1, but his lap was still fast enough to see him through to Q2. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

SMOOTH OPERATOR Carlos Sainz will start tomorrow’s Grand Prix from P9 after getting his Williams into Q3. It’s the first time Williams have reached the final qualifying session ahead of a Grand Prix in 2026, could this be a step forward for the team? #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

GEORGE ON TOP George Russell will start tomorrow’s Grand Prix from pole, maintaining the pace he has shown all weekend after topping both practice sessions yesterday. Teammate Kimi Antonelli clipped the wall in Q1 and was unable to take any further part in qualifying. #f1news #f1 #azerbaijangp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

FASTEST OF THE DAY George Russell topped the timing charts for a second time today, going fastest in both practice sessions. Mercedes are certainly showing strong pace around Baku. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RED FLAG FOR ARVID Arvid Lindblad made contact with the barriers between Turns 8 & 9 in FP2. Arvid is out of the car and ok. #Azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

LANDO IN CASUAL GEAR Lando Norris checks in for work today wearing a hoodie from TwoJeys. It’s not the first time we’ve seen Lando wearing the label in the paddock, with him previously sporting pieces from both their clothing and jewellery lines. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

MODEL MATERIAL Fernando Alonso was doing his bit for the sponsors this morning, arriving at the paddock in an outfit from Boss. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

GOOD TO BE BACK Isack Hadjar was in high spirits in the paddock this morning, having had his 2027 Red Bull contract confirmed. He had minimal strapping on his left wrist, so it will be interesting to see whether the injury causes him any trouble this weekend. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

UNDER THE LIGHTS Pierre Gasly walked through the paddock this morning in high spirits, and I was lucky enough to catch him in this beautiful warm light. I think it made for a lovely shot. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

HERE'S YOUR REMINDER Checo wants to remind you that we’re racing on Saturday here in Baku! F1 normally races on Sundays, but with Memorial Day falling this weekend, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been brought forward. Today, Wednesday, is media day. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

LINE-UP LOCKED IN Red Bull Racing have confirmed that their driver line-up will remain unchanged for 2027. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will remain with the team next season, following the news earlier today that Isack has signed a new contract. #azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

MORE COMFORTABLE THAN I EXPECTED Australian driver Jack Doohan tested for Haas at Jerez last week and was surprised by how comfortable he felt in the car. He is in the running for a Haas seat next year alongside a number of other drivers. #f1news #f1content #azerbaijangp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

FEEL GOOD FRANCO Franco Colapinto arrives in the Baku paddock ahead of media day in Azerbaijan. He’s raced here twice before and has never been outqualified by a teammate at this circuit. #Azerbaijangp #f1news #f1content

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A STRONG RETURN Charles Leclerc went long on his opening stint, leading the race for large periods. The Ferrari pit wall managed the gap to Russell well, bringing Charles back out in P4. #f1news #f1content #spanishgp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

CARRYING DAMAGE Oscar Piastri made contact with George Russell in the early stages of the Grand Prix, leaving him with front wing damage. While the damage cost him time, it wasn’t enough to justify a pit stop for a new wing. Oscar therefore carried the damage to the flag. #f1news #f1 #spanishgp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A BIT OF FUN After being doused in champagne, Kimi Antonelli took a moment to grab a selfie overlooking the Madring track. A bit of enjoyment for the young Italian after a memorable podium. #f1news #f1content #spanishgp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

STILL FIGHTING The pace Lando Norris found yesterday didn’t falter today, around what is a very challenging track. #f1news #f1 #spanishgp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

MADRID'S FIRST WINNER Kimi Antonelli takes his eighth career victory, extending his championship lead to 81 points. He was able to take full advantage when the VSC came out and never looked back. #f1news #f1content #italiangp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

THE LIGHTS ARE OUT The first-ever Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring is underway! Lando Norris made a strong start, navigating the opening few corners well to maintain his lead. #f1news #f1content #spanishgp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

HISTORY MADE Ugo Ugochukwu has secured the 2026 Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship after finishing P2 today, becoming the first American driver to win the F3 title. #f1 #f3 #spanishgp

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Kym Illman @kymillmanf1.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

TWO GREATS IN THE SAME FRAME Romain Grosjean in focus, with Nico Hulkenberg out of focus. But he will certainly be focused come 3:03pm today, when the five lights go out to get the Spanish Grand Prix. #f1news #f1content #spanishgp

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