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George Russell cut Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, bringing him back into the title race conversation after he had ruled himself out of it. Can the Briton build on that swing at the Bahrain Grand Prix and beyond, and become a genuine contender once more? F1.com runs through the factors working in his favour…

"I always had the impression that, were he to have found himself in a wholly competitive car on a regular basis, he would have flourished into a consistent front-runner."

Formula 1 heads to the middle point of its current triple header this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia serving as round 16 of the 2026 season.
It marks the first time that F1 will race in the country since 2017 as a result of the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, which forced Bahrain to cancel its grand prix earlier in the year.
But that is not the only talking point, so here ...Keep reading

“When JGR first brought this case, it told the Court a dramatic story. Mr. Gabehart, JGR said, had stolen the ‘crown jewels’ of its racing operation and was deploying them at Spire Motorsports. JGR obtained a Temporary Restraining Order and then a Preliminary Injunction on the basis of that sensational claim. The Court, while granting partial relief, was careful to craft an Order that ...Keep reading

Following a vote by charter team owners and confirmation from international racing leadership, IndyCar has announced extensions for Independent Officiating Board (IOB) members Ray Evernham, Raj Nair, and Ronan Morgan through the 2027 season for both the IndyCar Series and Indy NXT.
The series also confirmed that veteran motorsports executive Scot Elkins will remain as Managing Director of ...Keep reading

With "Schumacher '94 – The Birth of a Legend", streaming provider Netflix is releasing its second "Schumi" documentary on October 2, 2026, following "Schumacher" (2021). We were able to watch the new film ahead of its worldwide release. Here is what Formula 1 fans can expect from "Schumacher '94".
"Spoiler" warning: This article describes certain scenes and content from the documentary ...Keep reading

With just 179 points separating the top seven contenders in the GTD Pro class, the stage is set for a high-drama finale at Saturday's 29th running of the Motul Petit Le Mans. As the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship concludes its season with 10 grueling hours of racing at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, all eyes are on the fiercely contested GTD Pro title and Michelin Endurance Cup ...Keep reading

F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle has questioned whether McLaren's latest Formula 1 upgrade package is already destined for the "bin".
The Woking outfit arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a big upgrade package. But the reigning champion suffered a pointless weekend.
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris crashed in a Turn 1 incident at a safety car restart when Alpine's Franco Colapinto locked ...Keep reading

Toyota-backed Sho Tsuboi is poised to leave Super Formula at the end of the season in favour of a switch to FIA Formula 2.
Tsuboi, who won the 2024 Super Formula title for TOM’S, looks set to follow in the footsteps of Ritomo Miyata in making the move to the Formula 1 support series off the back of his success at the highest levels of Japanese racing.
It comes amid his ongoing involvement ...Keep reading

"My opening statement would be when is the last time a guy that finished third in the points was available. That about says it all to me."
Those words by team owner Chip Ganassi set the tone during Tuesday afternoon’s media call following the worst kept secret in the IndyCar Series paddock that finally became official: Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) signing Christian Lundgaard.
The 25-year-old ...Keep reading

Mercedes will have to thread the needle keeping its strategy calls fair to both drivers amid George Russell's title resurgence, team boss Toto Wolff has acknowledged.
After having to adapt his driving style to the new cars for 2026, Russell has been edging back towards his best form in recent races, accentuated by a dominant pole-to-flag victory in Baku.
His win cut team-mate Kimi ...Keep reading

This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is declared a heat-hazard race, the third time the designation has been used this year.

This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is declared a heat-hazard race, the third time the designation has been used this year.

As F1 heads to Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

Get up to speed with all the key Sepang International Circuit statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

Isack Hadjar's sophomore season in Formula 1 has been something of a rollercoaster having been brought into Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, occupying a spot which many have failed to keep over the years.

The weather forecast is in ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit.

Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend in Malaysia.

KTM motorsport chief Pit Beirer has opened up on the impact of the recurring engine issues that plagued the first half of its 2026 MotoGP campaign.
After emerging out of insolvency proceedings, things were supposed to return to greater normality for KTM. The racing activities had been secured, while the Austrian manufacturer was working on a fresh start under its new ownership.
Looking back ...Keep reading

The news is finally out that Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign following a disappointing time with the American outfit.
He joined for 2025 and considering his then eight seasons of experience, including four podiums and a victory in Hungary, Ocon was viewed as a real coup for Haas.
The Frenchman became its first grand prix-winning driver and, lining up ...Keep reading