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Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after standing in for the injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull for the last three rounds.

As F1's European season comes to an end, we revisit the unforgettable moments, fan rituals and unique experiences that make each Grand Prix a destination in its own right.

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Romain Grosjean dissected the role Mercedes have played in Kimi Antonelli’s stunning 2026 season in the latest episode of Beyond The Grid.

Oscar Piastri has explained how McLaren have supported him in the tricky 2026 season.

In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.

George Russell states he will "keep fighting every single race until it's mathematically impossible" that he can't win this year's Formula 1 title.

The Formula 1 calendar presented for 2027 looks logical when it comes to the sequence of grands prix, but some of the choices for the sprint races have caused surprise.
F1 has not only decided to increase the number to 10 – which was commercially inevitable – but the chosen locations are interesting as well. The opening weekend in Bahrain and the season finale in Abu Dhabi, for example ...Keep reading

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".

Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe has argued that Ferrari is "happy" to manage the escalating intra-team rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, insisting it is exactly what the Maranello outfit wanted when it signed the seven-time champion.
After struggling in his first season with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton bounced back in 2026, having adjusted to the ...Keep reading

Lando Norris driving McLaren’s new Hypercar may seem inconsequential in the grand scheme of Formula 1 things, but the reigning world champion would disagree.
Norris took the wheel of the MCL-HY at Algarve last week, completing just 38 laps – enough to get a feel for the World Endurance Championship’s top machinery and provide feedback to McLaren ahead of the brand’s 2027 debut.
The ...Keep reading

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to the Formula 1 grid at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, sporting the special helmet design originally commissioned for the Dutch Grand Prix.
The delayed debut of the helmet follows a three-race absence for the French-Algerian driver after he sustained a wrist injury during the summer break.
Having now recovered, he will step into the cockpit ...Keep reading

Pierre Gasly has revealed that he was the victim of social media abuse following the Spanish Grand Prix after an incident with Franco Colapinto two weeks ago at the Madring circuit.
The Alpine team-mates found themselves at the centre of a tense situation at the end of the race, when Colapinto caught up with Gasly, who was on old tyres and still had to make a pitstop.
Gasly remained focused ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has ruled out competing at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2027, but the four-time Formula 1 world champion is eyeing the 24-hour races at the Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps.
The recently revealed 2027 F1 calendar left the door ajar for F1 drivers to compete in several of the biggest endurance races on the calendar, with the 24-hour races at the Nurburgring Le Mans and Spa all held ...Keep reading

Given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, for several months now it’s been assumed that the cancellation of the season-closing Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix is not just likely, but inevitable.
The commercial rights holder has been making contingency plans while outwardly maintaining that these races are still on. Many in the F1 paddock have followed suit: the hotels in the Imola ...Keep reading

Just three weeks after the Lone Star Le Mans, the World Endurance Championship is back in action, with Fuji Speedway hosting the sixth round of the 2026 season.
Naturally, all eyes will be on home favourite Toyota, which remains the most successful manufacturer at Fuji across the WEC’s LMP1 and Hypercar eras. 
But plenty of attention will also be on the title fight, with BMW and ...Keep reading

After missing three rounds with a wrist injury, Isack Hadjar will compete in this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Esteban Ocon claims he is "definitely a free agent for next year" amid speculation about his Formula 1 future with Haas, adding that "I've got a lot more to give to this sport".

Lawrence Barretto breaks down Isack Hadjar's contract extension with Red Bull.

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend in Baku.