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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 7m

Near miss between Bortoleto and Hamilton at Turn 9. The Ferrari driver drifting across on the racing line with the fast Audi approaching. BOR: "What the fuck is this guy doing man?" ENG: "He's on a cooldown lap...." BOR: "I know, but he sees me coming in just keeps on blocking." #F1 #BahrainGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 37m

Rain expected to interrupt FP2 in Malaysia, with the risk at 90%. Teams should get some running in before the bulk of the rain hits the track. #BahrainGPinMalaysia #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 3h

Verstappen tops FP1 with a 1:37.520s ahead of Russell (+0.383s) and Hadjar (+0.783s). Predictably, tyre degradation looks high on the soft tyre. #BahrainGPinMalaysia #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 3h

Car updates for the #BahrainGPinMalaysia: Mercedes has a substantial package including new floor, rear suspension, reprofiled diffuser, and new rear bodywork. Red Bull has minor tweaks to their floor, along with Ferrari and their diffuser. Minor updates for Haas and Alpine. #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 3h

Hadjar, Lindblad, and Colapinto will all take grid penalties for the #BahrainGPinMalaysia for taking on new PU components outside of the yearly allocation. #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 16h

Haas will decide on who partners Bearman for 2027 in the coming weeks. It's the first time they have been able to shortlist drivers based on TPC tests, a luxury that was previously only available to bigger teams. #F1 sector.world/2026/10/toyo...

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Toyota's influence on Haas' 2027 driver lineup | Sector

With Esteban Ocon departing at the end of 2026, Haas isn't picking his replacement based on guesswork. It is utilsing a method previously reserved for bigger teams with the help of Toyota's backing.

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Audi has shared plans for a new F1 campus in Hinwil, Switzerland. The existing site on Wildbachstrasse will be redeveloped as the team's manufacturing centre and wind tunnel. Elements of it became operational in Summer this year, with full development scheduled for 2030. #F1

New Audi F1 campus in Hinwil, Switzerland.

Mattia Binotto, CEO and Team Principal of Audi Revolut F1 Team, said:

“The Campus will play an important role in helping us attract and retain world-class talent while providing the foundations required to achieve our long-term ambitions.”

“Building a successful Formula 1 team is ultimately about people. The best engineers, designers, mechanics and specialists want to work in an environment that allows them to collaborate, innovate and perform at their highest level. The Campus will help us create exactly that environment.”

“What makes this project particularly special is that it allows us to shape the future of Audi Revolut F1 Team from the ground up. Opportunities like this are rare in modern Formula 1. We are not simply moving into an existing facility; we are creating a home designed around our people, our culture and our ambitions. This Campus is an important part of that journey.

“We are proud that the next chapter of Audi Revolut F1 Team will be written in Hinwil and I would like place on record my thanks to the Municipality of Hinwil itself.”

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gasly on the collision with Colapinto in Baku: "It is all good. An unfortunate mistake that was costly. It is all fine. We know what we have to do: focus on the Teams' Championship. Not many races left, but we will fight for fifth." #F1 #BahrainGPinMalaysia

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Verstappen on Alonso continuing with Aston Martin in 2027: "Fernando is a competitive animal, and I like to see that. I'm very happy he stays. It's nice to see Fernando in F1, and it's really nice to see what he's achieved and the drive he has at that age to keep going." #F1 #BahrainGPinMalaysia

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Heat hazard declared for the race in Malaysia. Verstappen (joking) on how he prepared: "I had five months of very intense, deep, mental preparation of not giving an F. You just need to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Hot, sweaty. Need a few more underwears I guess." #F1 #BahrainGPinMalaysia

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

F1 when it last raced Malaysia in 2017: - Verstappen turned 20 - Palmer drove his penultimate race for Renault (later replaced by Sainz) - Formula E champion Wehrlein raced for Sauber - Gasly made F1 debut - Grosjean hit a drain cover in FP2. Haas later claimed compensation from Sepang circuit #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ocon confirms his exit from Haas at the end of the 2026 #F1 season. In a statement, Ocon says he is "proud of my performances in what were not always the easiest of circumstances for various reasons and factors outside of my control" and adds, "This is absolutely not the end of my F1 career."

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

With Aston Martin confirming its 2027 lineup, that leaves only Haas and Racing Bulls. #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Aston Martin confirms Stroll and Alonso will continue as its driver pairing for 2027. Alonso, after much speculation over his F1 future: "I took my time to make this decision, but racing is my life, my passion and I know I still have the speed and determination to compete at the highest level." #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Norris is right to renege on his comments about Colapinto. It wasn't malicious, and he's had his own teammate moments (Montreal/Singapore 2025). Risking the online fallout isn't worth it. As Russell said: "Race bans should come from intentionally doing something very dangerous and reckless." #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Norris reveals that he has apologised to Colapinto for his comments after the #AzerbaijanGP, suggesting that he should recieve a race ban for his crash. "After the race, I sent Franco a message apologising for the comments I made that I simply should not have said." #F1

"Tough weekend overall in Baku and of course a disappointing and early end to the race.

"After the race, I sent Franco a message apologising for the comments I made that I simply should not have said. I know better and emotions were running high but that is not an excuse, it was wrong of me. I've made mistakes of my own over the years and I know this is very much a part of racing and fighting on the limit.

"Me and Franco came to a good understanding, are still good friends and are both excited to get back racing this weekend."

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Russell called the "crunch time" races over the next few weeks his chance to close the gap on Antonelli after his win in Baku. This run of races across Asia, the Americas, and (for now) the Middle East test a driver's ability to adapt to intense body clock changes. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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George Russell fends off Red Bulls in late Azerbaijan thriller

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a slow burn, with the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar providing the entertainment up front.

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Alpine has once again issued a statement condemning online hate and abuse, following yesterday's #AzerbaijanGP. #F1

TEAM STATEMENT

As a team, we feel it's necessary to speak out once more about the hate and abuse online following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Not only aimed at one of our own drivers, but also members of the Formula One community, including media, and to our racing counterparts who we respect, admire, and revel competing against in the pinnacle of motorsport. Mistakes happen when racing at the limit and no matter the result or outcome, nobody should be subject to hateful or abusive comments.

Condemning abuse on social media is not aimed at any one fan base or the supporters of one team or driver, this is universal and should be called out and recognised to all fans of the sport. As we have said n previous instances, we strongly condemn the reaction of some fans online and stand in solidarity with Formula One, the FIA, and other teams in wanting to stamp it out. It has become a regular occurrence in recent races and cannot be condoned.

We know as a proud participant and stakeholder in the sport, we hold a responsibility to speak out and also help support in finding a solution. We will continue to work closely with the championship promoter and rights-holder, and the governing body to discuss ways in which to tackle online abuse and encourage healthy sporting rivalry, which Formula One is renowned for and what makes it so special.

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Bottas on what caused his crash at the end of the #AzerbaijanGP: "I had a lockup into T1 and went wide, so I think the systems got confused because of the extra distance I’d driven. I suffered a huge super clip into T15 and when I hit the brakes, only the fronts worked." #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On why Lindblad didn't receive a penalty for his collision with Lawson, stewards felt that the contact was "primarily the result of the restricted space available" due to the incident with Colapinto, Gasly and Norris ahead. As a result, they felt Lindblad was not wholly to blame. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Stewards have converted Colapinto's 10-second time penalty into a five-place grid drop for next weekends Bahrain GP in Malaysia. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Flavio Briatore on Colapinto's crash: "Franco has taken full responsibility for it, as he should; in fact he braked far too late considering the context of the race and the safety car restart. It was a very poor move for a driver of his experience." #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Norris didn't hold back in the media pen after being taken out: "There are just some drivers that shouldn't be in F1. "The FIA should be more strict and start handing out bans for this kind of stuff. It's careless. It costs a lot of money; all of my parts are in the bin now." #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Just looked at the weather forecast in Kuala Lumpur for next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia... Hope there are enough white visors. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Colapinto has been given a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Gasly and Norris at the first restart. Expect that to be converted into a grid drop for the next race. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Drivers' Championship after the #AzerbaijanGP: 1. Antonelli - 302 points 2. Russell - 236 points 3. Hamilton - 199 points 4. Norris - 186 points 5. Leclerc - 179 points 6. Verstappen - 163 points 7. Piastri - 120 points 8. Hadjar - 86 points #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A great comeback drive for Hadjar. Put the pressure on McLaren with Verstappen and earned Red Bull a double podium. Disaster for McLaren. Norris had car problems, but Piastri's lock-up was effectively race-ending. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Lindblad overtook Ocon for P7 in a run to the line. Gap was 0.030s! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A slow burn of a race, but we were rewarded with the usual Baku madness and a very tense finish. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That yellow flag at Turn 17 put Verstappen right onto the back of Russell at the end! Russell wins the #AzerbaijanGP by 0.196s! #F1

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Bottas is in the wall at Turn 17 on the final lap! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Battle for the final points is also tense. Sainz has just overtaken Hulkenberg for P10, while Haas is looking at a double-points finish after the Alpine drivers took each other out. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Verstappen has been noted for failing to follow the race directors' instructions. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Antonelli up to P5 after passing Hamilton at T1. Could put Leclerc under pressure with 9 laps left. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Another McLaren with a big lock up at T1, Piastri too late and he's dropped to P15. Hadjar now P3! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Verstappen overtook Piastri while all that kicked off. He'll be behind Russell at this restart... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Colapinto is now out of the race. That's both Alpines out from the points. Gasly: "Oh my god, I cannot believe it. So many points gone." #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Racing Bulls also made contact at T1, with Lindblad sending Lawson wide. Lawson: "Man I love getting out by my teammate. That's pretty sick..." #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Colapinto pulled off a Playstation move on his teammate. I'm sure Flavio will throw the book at him... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Safety Car is back out. Norris has stopped at T1, Gasly also stopped at T2. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Colapinto hits Gasly and Norris and takes them both out at T1 at the restart! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That 10-second lead for Russell will be gone when the race restarts. Given Verstappen's pace earlier, he'll restart on the soft tyre with Russell... #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Safety Car is great timing for Norris, enabled him to pit and stay in the points. Antonelli also takes the option. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Big lockup for Norris at Turn 1. He's lost two places to Gasly and Antonelli. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Verstappen getting irritated with the tyre situation: "These softs can clearly do half of the race..." GP: "I understand Max, but it's track position and risk. Just be patient." #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Russell brushed the wall exiting T15. Russell: "Just check tyres, I nibbled the wall on the right-hand side. Doesn't feel ok..." Engineer: "Copy. Everything looks okay on the data, George." Russell: "Doesn't feel quite right... Just keep an eye on pressures." #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Fastest lap of the race from Russell, gap is now 9.3s to Piastri. Looks like the threat from Red Bull is fading. Wonder how different that would've been if Verstappen didn't have those power unit issues in qualifying. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Rookie mistake from Hadjar saying he was ok sitting behind Verstappen a few laps ago. He's now lapping quicker in this phase of the race. #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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Rory Mitchell @rorymitchellf1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hadjar is now beginning to challenge Verstappen: "Tell him to keep pushing!" #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

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