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Russell fastest in Azerbaijan FP1 as Antonelli suffers issue

Formula 1 - 7 hours 23 min ago
George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading Max Verstappen as Kimi Antonelli's session was cut short by a mechanical issue.

Domenicali honoured at the Global Citizen Awards

Formula 1 - 7 hours 23 min ago
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has received a Global Citizen Award from the Atlantic Council.

Russell fastest in Baku as Antonelli stops on track

Formula 1 at the BBC - 9 hours 43 min ago
Mercedes driver George Russell heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli stops in Baku FP1 with hydraulic issue

Formula 1 - 10 hours 25 min ago
Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

Face of history: Felix Rosenqvist’s immortal Indy 500 win comes to life

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 23:27
When the velvet cloth dropped inside Will Behrends’ studio, revealing a finely crafted clay head, Felix Rosenqvist came face-to-face with his own racing immortality.
Months after winning the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026, in the closest finish in race history – 0.0233 seconds over David Malukas – the gravity of the achievement is finally setting in. Rosenqvist ...Keep reading

Gallery: Felix Rosenqvist's likeness immortalized for Borg-Warner Indy 500 trophy

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 23:27
The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 was a memorable one, with Felix Rosenqvist claiming victory with Meyer Shank Racing. He beat Team Penske's David Malukas in the closest photo finish in the race's history. At the checkered flag, they were separated by just 0.023s.
Rosenqvist is just the third Swedish-born driver to ever win the Indy 500, joining Marcus Ericsson and Kenny Bräck.
This ...Keep reading

NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip stepping away from public life due to FTD diagnosis

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 22:27
NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). The Waltrip family announced that he will be stepping further away from public life. He is 79 years old, and the family noted that the disease was likely complicated by CTE-related injuries from his racing career.
"We wanted to share a health update with all of Darrell's friends and fans who have supported ...Keep reading

Spire and Joe Gibbs Racing disagree on what items to produce through lawsuit discovery

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 21:54
Throughout nearly a full NASCAR season featuring a lawsuit between Joe Gibbs Racing vs. its former competition director, Chris Gabehart, and his new employer, Spire Motorsports, now there are specific examples of what this is specifically about.
Joe Gibbs Racing filed the lawsuit in February after Spire confirmed that it had hired Gabehart to serve as Chief Motorsports Officer. The claims ...Keep reading

Title battles and bittersweet farewells headline packed 54-car Petit Le Mans grid

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:29
The 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season reaches its climax next Saturday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta with the 29th running of the Motul Petit Le Mans. Official entry lists reveal a packed 54-car grid for the 10-hour endurance classic, setting the stage for down-to-the-wire championship showdowns and several notable program farewells.
GTP Title Fight and Premier Class ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:23
Can Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend?

Winward Racing retains Ward and Ellis for 2027 IMSA campaign

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:03
Winward Racing will maintain total continuity for its sixth consecutive IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign, confirming that team co-owner Russell Ward and Mercedes-AMG factory Performance Driver Philip Ellis will return as full-time drivers in the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO for 2027.
Since making their WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut in 2021, Ward and Ellis have anchored ...Keep reading

Jeremy Bullins to join Legacy Motor Club as Riley Herbst's crew chief in 2027

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 20:03
Legacy Motor Club have announced the hiring of Jeremy Bullins, who will serve as the crew chief for Riley Herbst and the No. 84 Toyota in 2027.
Bullins was the crew chief for Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 RFK Racing Ford for both the 2025 and 2026 season, exiting the team this week. He is a veteran crew chief with ten victories atop the pit box -- eight with Team Penske and two with the Wood ...Keep reading

All the stories that got the Baku paddock talking

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli understandably refused to get carried away when talking about his title hopes on Wednesday in Baku, despite the Italian being on a rampant run of form that has seen him win eight races in 14 weekends...

Norris reflects on upturn in form ahead of Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Lando Norris believes "I'm doing some things better than last year" after a strong recent run of form, but says that this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix "is the one I've not been looking forward to".

Best value early bets for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
We've assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at the Baku City Circuit.

Why Sainz and Albon remain cautious on Williams upgrade package

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have previewed Williams' major upgrade package, which is set to debut at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Hamilton reveals his focus in the title fight

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Lewis Hamilton has reflected on his chances in the championship battle ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Verstappen backs Hadjar's Red Bull contract renewal for 2027

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-09-23 18:53
Max Verstappen believes "it made perfect sense" for Red Bull to retain Isack Hadjar for the 2027 season, adding that it is "good that we have that continuation".

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Thursday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 17:33
Formula 1 heads to Baku this week for an unusually early Azerbaijan GP weekend, with all of the on-track action shifted forward by a day.
Free practice begins on Thursday, qualifying takes place on Friday and the grand prix itself will be held on Saturday. The change was requested because Azerbaijan marks Remembrance Day on Sunday, September 27.
Kimi Antonelli arrives in Baku firmly in ...Keep reading

NASCAR to meet with Ty Gibbs for throwing water bottle into Bristol fight

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-09-23 17:05
On the podcast, Hauler Talk, NASCAR vice president of racing communications Mike Forde discussed the Sanctioning Body's reaction to the now-viral fight between Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney.
There will be no penalties for the drivers or crew members involved in the altercation, but NASCAR does want to talk with Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Gibbs was standing near ...Keep reading

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