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Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu claims that an announcement about the team's 2027 driver line-up will come "within the next couple of weeks", but that no decision has been made yet regarding Esteban Ocon's future.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku is taking place on Saturday

Jamie Chadwick described her maiden Formula 1 test with Williams as "surreal" as she reflected on the experience, revealing her appreciation for the championship has now "gone through the roof".
The 28-year-old Briton, who became the first woman in over a decade to test a Williams F1 car, took to the track at Portimao in the Grove outfit's 2025 challenger and completed 32 laps as part of F1's ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has been reprimanded by the Formula 1 stewards after allegedly impeding Liam Lawson during second practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The Ferrari driver was caught harvesting energy through the final sector in Baku on Friday, whereas Lawson was on a hot lap aboard his Racing Bulls.
It meant the Kiwi closed quickly and was forced into avoidant action at the penultimate ...Keep reading

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will start from the back of the grid at F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after receiving grid penalties for fitting new Honda power unit components.
Alonso and Stroll had already suffered grid drops earlier this year as Honda's reliability woes meant neither driver had any hope of sticking to the season's allowance of four engines.
Aston Martin and ...Keep reading

Former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe says Williams finally hitting Formula 1's minimum weight limit will provide the Grove outfit with "free lap time" at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Williams has introduced a heavily updated FW48 in Baku after struggling with an overweight car since the start of the season.
During the F1 Nation podcast, Hinchcliffe discussed the impact ...Keep reading

Jamie Chadwick became the latest female to drive a Formula 1 car after completing a Testing of Previous Cars programme for Williams at Portimao.
The 28-year-old completed 32 laps in Portugal on Monday aboard the FW47 from last year, as part of her development driver duties for the British outfit.
It meant she became the second female to drive an F1 car this year after Doriane Pin completed a ...Keep reading

Mercedes driver George Russell ended Thursday's practice running at F1's Azerbaijan GP on top after comfortably leading FP2.
Russell held off Mercedes team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli as the Silver Arrows enjoyed a comfortable cushion through the fast streets in Baku.
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Red Bull is one of the teams bringing a major upgrade package to the Baku City Circuit. At Williams, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red for a long time, while McLaren has arrived with significantly revised sidepods, among other changes.
The FIA’s technical document also shows five upgrades for Red Bull. The most significant of these is a new floor “with subtle ...Keep reading

Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

After the lights go out at Baku, bettors will be watching closely to make smart betting decisions in real time.

Take a look at the full list of upgrades teams have brought to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Aston Martin will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the back foot as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are expected to take grid penalties.

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.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has received a Global Citizen Award from the Atlantic Council.

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies confirmed that Isack Hadjar does have a ‘long-term contract’ with the team despite confusion from his driver.
On Wednesday it was announced that Hadjar has been retained by Red Bull for 2027, meaning he will start a second season as team-mate to four-time world champion Max Verstappen.
It comes after Hadjar completed his rookie campaign at sister squad Racing ...Keep reading

Valtteri Bottas has unveiled a special one-off helmet design for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to raise awareness and funds for the Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary.
The Cadillac Formula 1 driver revealed the design on social media during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. The helmet, designed by his partner Tiffany Cromwell, features an African sunset theme.
The helmet supports Care For Wild, the ...Keep reading

At just 20, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli is of an age where many people feel they have nothing to learn from those more experienced than them. Having won eight grands prix this year, including five consecutive rounds from China to Monaco, he could almost be forgiven for taking that view.
Antonelli currently leads team-mate George Russell by 292 points to 211. Max Verstappen, sixth in the ...Keep reading

Three-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick has warned current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli that the title pressure will eventually take its toll.
Antonelli won his eighth grand prix of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix and extended his lead in the standings to 81 points over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell, who sits second.
As the 20-year-old driver continues to ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has predicted another clash between Ferrari team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, warning that the Monegasque needs to "earn that respect back".
The intra-team dynamics at the Maranello outfit have been a big talking point this season. While Hamilton struggled to adapt to the team in 2025, the Briton has bounced back in 2026, earning his first ...Keep reading