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How can Piastri recover from ‘anonymous’ Madrid weekend?

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-09-22 15:11
In the latest episode of F1 Nation, James Hinchcliffe and Jolyon Palmer identify the issues facing Oscar Piastri ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Ferrari’s aerodynamic edge that Mercedes tried to emulate

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-09-22 15:11
Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola dissect Mercedes' new interpretation of Ferrari’s unique exhaust.

Audi Sport boss Michl set for exit: No new motorsport chief?

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 15:10
Is Rolf Michl facing the end as managing director of Audi Sport GmbH? The former Abt manager, who became motorsport boss and managing director of the Audi subsidiary responsible for performance vehicles on September 1, 2022, is set to be transferred to China, according to information from Motorsport-Total.com.
Rumours about Michl's departure have been circulating for some time - if everything ...Keep reading

The key technical moves shaping MotoGP’s 2027 grid

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 15:00
Priorities meant that the teams first focused on deciding which rider line-ups they would put on track in 2027, a season in which many of the championship’s protagonists will change teams, before turning their attention to the less visible side of the operation, but one that is just as vital: the technical staff.
With a season of considerable movement between garages looming, arrivals ...Keep reading

Francesco Bagnaia credits Dani Pedrosa TV comment for progress at Austrian GP

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 13:55
On a tough weekend for Ducati in Austria, one of the few positives was a mild return to form for factory rider Francesco Bagnaia. 
The Italian has struggled in MotoGP since the summer break, awakening memories of his dramatic difficulties throughout most of 2025. Heading into Austria, he had failed to score a point since the mid-season interval. He had also missed direct Q2 qualification for ...Keep reading

Head of Maserati Corse reacts to GT2 European Series title win

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 12:51
Zandvoort saw Philippe Prette be crowned as the GT2 European Series champion with two races in advance, in a real triumph for Maserati and the LP Racing team.
Following the titles won in 2024 and 2025, the Monegasque confirmed his potential aboard the Trident car prepared by Luca Pirri’s team, racing solo and never putting a foot wrong.
In the Netherlands, he secured a double victory ...Keep reading

What is the weather forecast for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-09-22 12:06
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

What tyres will the teams have for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-09-22 12:06
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend in Baku.

How to stream the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-09-22 12:06
Here is all the information you need to follow the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.

Hadjar to make racing return with Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-09-22 12:06
Isack Hadjar will return to action for Red Bull Racing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, having successfully recovered from a wrist injury.

Jack Miller “embarrassed” after Austrian GP pace drops to ‘Bagger Cup times’

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 11:44
Jack Miller has conceded that he felt “quite embarrassed” after his pace dropped to ‘Bagger Cup level’ in the Austrian Grand Prix.
While all Yamaha riders struggled for performance in what was one of the worst races of the season for the Japanese marque, Miller’s woes were compounded by extreme degradation on his Michelin tyres.
The Australian’s pace fell off a cliff in the ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez now counting Pedro Acosta as MotoGP title contender

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 10:35
Marc Marquez believes Pedro Acosta has firmly entered the 2026 MotoGP title fight following his maiden premier-class victory at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Factory KTM rider Acosta ended his long wait for a first premier class win with a dominant performance from third on the grid, becoming the first rider to defeat Aprilia and Ducati in a Sunday race this year.
With his ...Keep reading

WRC rally winning co-driver Terry Harryman passes away

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 09:53
Multiple World Rally Championship round winning co-driver Terry Harryman has died aged 87.    
The Northern Irishman was one of the finest co-drivers of his generation, enjoying a career that spanned five decades, scoring six WRC wins and nine podiums.
Harryman called pacenotes for some of rallying’s most iconic drivers, including Paddy Hopkirk, Vic Elford, Malcolm Wilson, Jimmy McRae ...Keep reading

Red Bull's Hadjar to return at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-09-22 09:46
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return at this week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing the past three races with a wrist injury.

Isack Hadjar to make Red Bull return at F1 Azerbaijan GP

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 09:29
Isack Hadjar will return to Red Bull for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku after recovering from a wrist injury, as Liam Lawson moves back to Racing Bulls.
Hadjar had injured his wrist in training over the summer break and, following medical advice, was told to avoid driving to manage his recovery. Lawson thus deputised for the Frenchman at Red Bull, starting with the Dutch Grand ...Keep reading

Honda announces Joan Mir will miss the Japanese and Indonesian Grands Prix

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 09:22
Honda rider Joan Mir remains sidelined and will not take part in the Japanese or the Indonesian Grands Prix, the Tokyo-based team announced on Tuesday.
The 2020 world champion retired on the fifth lap of the San Marino GP race, held last 13 September, travelling to Barcelona that same Sunday, where he underwent medical tests the following day to assess his physical condition after not feeling ...Keep reading

Doriane Pin shares powerful advice to young girls hoping to reach motorsport

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 09:00
Mercedes Formula 1 development driver and 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has urged young girls aiming for a career in motorsport to "dare to believe" in their ambitions.
Pin began karting at the age of nine and started competing in the national championship when she was 12 in 2016. In her three years in the karting championship, she finished 10th and fifth in the junior class in the ...Keep reading

Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-09-22 07:38
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

5 drivers most likely to win in Azerbaijan

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-09-22 00:03
We look at the betting market to predict the five most likely drivers to win in Baku.

Brad Keselowski crew chief Jeremy Bullins to exit RFK Racing, effective immediately

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-09-22 00:02
There will be a change atop the No. 6 RFK Racing pit box of Brad Keselowski, with Jeremy Bullins parting ways with the organization. Bullins is set to take a new opportunity elsewhere in NASCAR, while Mike Skarbowski will take over crew chief duties for Keselowski from Kansas this weekend onwards.
"We're excited for Jeremy and his family as he embarks on a new opportunity," a statement RFK ...Keep reading

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