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RaceFans @racefans.net · 6h
NEW: Ukraine club urges FIA General Assembly discussion of Russia’s alleged violations More:
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Ukraine club urges FIA General Assembly discussion of Russia’s alleged violations
The Federation Automobile d'Ukraine says its questions to the FIA over Russia's actions have been "entirely unanswered."
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 8h
NEW: A new track for half the field: Six ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ talking points More:
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A new track for half the field: Six ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ talking points
Half the grid have never driven a F1 car at Sepang. How will they fare? Here are the talking points for this weekend's oddly-named race.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 9h
Born today in 1997: Future four-times Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen www.racefans.net/max-verstapp... #F1
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Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen caused a stir by gaining a place in Formula 1 just eight months after starting his first car race. The son of Jos Verstappen, who was the first…
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 9h
NEW: Featured Comment: Alonso signals his confidence in Aston Martin with new deal More:
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Featured Comment: Alonso signals his confidence in Aston Martin with new deal
Alonso has given a vote of confidence in Aston Martin by re-signing
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 10h
NEW: Two-times Indianapolis 500 winner Johncock dies aged 90 More:
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Two-times Indianapolis 500 winner Johncock dies aged 90
Gordon Johncock has died at the age of 90. He won the Indianapolis 500 twice, in a pair of races remembered for very different reasons.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 11h
"This is absolutely not the end of my Formula 1 career" says Esteban Ocon after Haas announced he will not drive for them in 2027. www.racefans.net/2026/09/30/h... #F1
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Haas confirm Ocon will leave team at the end of 2026
Haas has issued a statement confirming Esteban Ocon will leave the team at the end of the season.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 12h
NEW: Haas confirm Ocon will leave team at the end of 2026 More:
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Haas confirm Ocon will leave team at the end of 2026
Haas has issued a statement confirming Esteban Ocon will leave the team at the end of the season.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 12h
NEW: Spotlight: Mercedes present special livery for Malaysia’s first F1 race since 2017 More:
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Spotlight: Mercedes present special livery for Malaysia’s first F1 race since 2017
Mercedes to run special livery for F1's return to Malaysia
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 13h
NEW: How to watch the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia live this weekend More:
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How to watch the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia live this weekend
It's race week! Formula 1 heads to Sepang International Circuit this weekend. Here's how to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix and more.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 21h
NEW: On This Day: Hakkinen shrugs off penalty to score final win at Indianapolis More:
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On This Day: Hakkinen shrugs off penalty to score final win at Indianapolis
Hakkinen grabs final win despite a grid penalty at Indianapolis
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 29/09/2026
NEW: Alonso signs new contract to race for Aston Martin in 2027 More:
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Alonso signs new contract to race for Aston Martin in 2027
Fernando Alonso has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract to race in Formula 1 again next year. Formula 1's most experienced driver of all time will…
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 29/09/2026
NEW: “I think we will box”: How Alonso called his Azerbaijan Grand Prix retirement More:
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 29/09/2026
NEW: On This Day: Mansell and Senna thrill in first Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya More:
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On This Day: Mansell and Senna thrill in first Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya
Mansell wins Spanish GP after wheel-to-wheel dice with Senna
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 28/09/2026
Born today in 1968: Future two-times Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen www.racefans.net/f1-informati... #F1
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Mika Hakkinen
In 1990 Mika Hakkinen had his first run-in with the driver he would later fight for the world championship in three consecutive seasons. He tangled with Michael Schumacher at the…
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 28/09/2026
30 years ago, Ferrari engines had 108 F1 wins, Mercedes had 9. Last weekend, Mercedes engines scored their 252nd grand prix victory, moving ahead of Ferrari to become Formula 1's most successful engine manufacturer of all time. www.racefans.net/2026/09/26/m... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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Mercedes overtake Ferrari to become F1’s most successful engine builder
Mercedes has ended Ferrari's 22-year reign as Formula 1's most successful engine builder with their 252nd grand prix victory.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 28/09/2026
NEW: Red Bull ordered Hadjar not to pass Verstappen in unbroadcast message More:
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Red Bull ordered Hadjar not to pass Verstappen in unbroadcast message
Azerbaijan Grand Prix viewers were left unaware Red Bull had called off the fight between Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 28/09/2026
NEW: Norris apologised to Colapinto for saying he “shouldn’t be in Formula 1” More:
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Norris apologised to Colapinto for saying he “shouldn’t be in Formula 1”
Lando Norris has revealed he apologised to Franco Colapinto for the comments he made about him following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 27/09/2026
NEW: Featured Comment: Abusive element in Colapinto’s fanbase are a liability to him More:
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Featured Comment: Abusive element in Colapinto’s fanbase are a liability to him
Colapinto's supporters have become a liability to him
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 27/09/2026
NEW: Tense fight to flag in final five minutes of Fuji Six Hours More:
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Tense fight to flag in final five minutes of Fuji Six Hours
Tense fight to flag in final five minutes of Fuji Six Hours
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 27/09/2026
NEW: Alpine condemn online abuse again: “It has become a regular occurrence” More:
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Alpine condemn online abuse again: “It has become a regular occurrence”
Alpine has issued another condemnation of social media abuse following the reaction to the crash triggered by Franco Colapinto yesterday.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 27/09/2026
NEW: Hadjar says Red Bull made clear performance gain with car during his absence More:
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Hadjar says Red Bull made clear performance gain with car during his absence
Isack Hadjar said he immediately felt an improvement in performance from Red Bull's car when he returned from injury this weekend.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 27/09/2026
NEW: Final laps of Azerbaijan GP “exceptionally fun” because tyres didn’t degrade – Russell More:
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Final laps of Azerbaijan GP “exceptionally fun” because tyres didn’t degrade – Russell
George Russell said the final stint of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was an exciting challenge because the tyres performed so well.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres More:
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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won from 19th on the grid at Monza but wasn't able to repeat the feat from 16th in Baku.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Marshals incorrectly showed Safety Car boards to drivers during Azerbaijan GP More:
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Marshals incorrectly showed Safety Car boards to drivers during Azerbaijan GP
Marshals displayed Safety Car boards to Formula 1 drivers when it had not been deployed during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
Lando Norris said Franco Colapinto should be banned for a race for causing a three-car collision at the restart in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. George Russell and Max Verstappen disagree: www.racefans.net/2026/09/26/n... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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Norris says “some drivers shouldn’t be in Formula 1” after Colapinto takes him out
Lando Norris said some drivers on the grid should not be in Formula 1 after he was taken out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Stewards explains decision not to penalise Lindblad for colliding with Lawson More:
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Stewards explains decision not to penalise Lindblad for colliding with Lawson
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards have explained why they chose not to penalise Arvid Lindblad for his collision with his team mate.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
UPDATE: Colapinto handed five-place grid drop for crash which took out team mate and Norris www.racefans.net/2026/09/26/c... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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Colapinto handed 10-second penalty for crash which took out team mate and Norris
France Colapinto admitted he was "completely out of control" when he crashed into two cars at the restart in Baku.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Bottas reveals “big super-clip” led to last-lap crash: “The system got confused” More:
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Bottas reveals “big super-clip” led to last-lap crash: “The system got confused”
Valtteri Bottas said he suffered "a big super-clip" before he crashed out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
Briatore says Colapinto committed "a very poor move for a driver of his experience": www.racefans.net/2026/09/26/c... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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Colapinto handed 10-second penalty for crash which took out team mate and Norris
France Colapinto admitted he was "completely out of control" when he crashed into two cars at the restart in Baku.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Ocon played it “too safe” with last-lap yellow flag after losing place to Lindblad More:
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Ocon played it “too safe” with last-lap yellow flag after losing place to Lindblad
Esteban Ocon says he lost a place on the final lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix because he played it "too safe" while passing a yellow flag.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
The stewards have summoned Hadjar and Sainz for failing to follow the race director's instructions during their practice starts. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
A day to forget for Lando Norris - just like it was five years ago today: www.racefans.net/2026/09/26/o... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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On This Day: Hamilton scores 100th F1 win as Norris throws away his first
Heartbroken Norris loses first F1 win to Hamilton after tyre error
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Norris says “some drivers shouldn’t be in Formula 1” after Colapinto takes him out More:
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Norris says “some drivers shouldn’t be in Formula 1” after Colapinto takes him out
Lando Norris said some drivers on the grid should not be in Formula 1 after he was taken out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
A turning point for Russell or a blip for Antonelli? The Mercedes drivers are separated by 66 points at the top of the standings. There are 208 points available over the remaining races (183 if one of the remaining races is cancelled, 158 if two are): www.racefans.net/2026/09/26/2... #F1
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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race result and championship points
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes and cut Andrea Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
France Colapinto admitted he was "completely out of control" when he crashed into two cars at the restart in Baku. More: www.racefans.net/2026/09/26/c... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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Colapinto handed 10-second penalty for crash which took out team mate and Norris
France Colapinto admitted he was "completely out of control" when he crashed into two cars at the restart in Baku.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race result and championship points More:
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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race result and championship points
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes and cut Andrea Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Vote for your 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend More:
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Vote for your 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Who was the best driver during the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Colapinto handed 10-second penalty for crash which took out team mate and Norris More:
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Colapinto handed 10-second penalty for crash which took out team mate and Norris
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards penalised Franco Colapinto for the Safety Car restart crash which eliminated three drivers.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Mercedes overtake Ferrari to become F1’s most successful engine builder More:
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Mercedes overtake Ferrari to become F1’s most successful engine builder
Mercedes has ended Ferrari's 22-year reign as Formula 1's most successful engine builder with their 252nd grand prix victory.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Russell soaks up pressure from Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix More:
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Russell soaks up pressure from Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell beat Max Verstappen by less than two tenths of a second to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Rate the race: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix More:
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Rate the race: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 22/09/2026
Following this weekend's Formula 1 round the next will be officially called the 'Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia': www.racefans.net/2026-f1-seas... #F1 #BahrainGPinMalaysia
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2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia F1 race information
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was originally due to be round 4 of the 2026 Formula 1 season. However the race was cancelled on March 15th, 2026 as a result…
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
The #AzerbaijanGP is taking place a day early after the government asked #F1 to avoid a clash with its Remembrance Day. It marks the beginning of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, after which Azerbaijan expelled 100,000 ethnic Armenians from their homes: www.racefans.net/2026/09/21/h...
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How to watch the 2026 Azerbaijan GP and why it is being held on a Saturday
It's race week! The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place on Saturday with three Formula 2 support races. Here are the details.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in pictures More:
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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in pictures
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit in pictures.
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Keith Collantine @keithcollantine.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Verstappen tends not to react well when told to let a team mate past: "I told you already last time guys, don’t ask that again to me, okay. Are we clear about that? I gave my reasons and I stand by it." www.racefans.net/2022/11/13/i... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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“It shows who he really is”: Verstappen refuses order to let Perez past
Red Bull apologised to Sergio Perez after Max Verstappen refused to obey an order to let his team mate overtake him at the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is go! Russell leads, Piastri passes Leclerc for second, Verstappen passes Gasly. Antonelli has dropped one place and is 17th. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
Most drivers in the top 13 will start on softs except the following on mediums: Russell (pole), Norris (fifth), Gasly (seventh), Verstappen (eighth) and Colapinto (ninth). Antonelli in 16th is on mediums. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP #RaceFans
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
The #AzerbaijanGP is taking place a day early after the government asked #F1 to avoid a clash with its Remembrance Day. It marks the beginning of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, after which Azerbaijan expelled 100,000 ethnic Armenians from their homes: www.racefans.net/2026/09/21/h...
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How to watch the 2026 Azerbaijan GP and why it is being held on a Saturday
It's race week! The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place on Saturday with three Formula 2 support races. Here are the details.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Verstappen and Antonelli still a threat for victory despite qualifying setbacks – Russell More:
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Verstappen and Antonelli still a threat for victory despite qualifying setbacks – Russell
George Russell believes the biggest threat to his chance of winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will come from two drivers who qualified outside the first three rows.
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RaceFans @racefans.net · 26/09/2026
NEW: Video: WEC qualifying cancelled, practice sets grid at soaked Fuji More:
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Video: WEC qualifying cancelled, practice sets grid at soaked Fuji
Practice sets grid as rain cancels WEC qualifying
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