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Russell Sets the Pace in Baku Practice Double as Mercedes Dominates Opening Day
George Russell completed a clean sweep of opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 0.552s in Practice Two. Max Verstappen finished third in an upgraded Red Bull as the chasing pack trailed by more than eight-tenths of a second.
24 Sept 2026
24 Sept 2026
Azerbaijan GP FP1 Analysis: Russell Sets Pace in Baku as Antonelli Stalls
George Russell led the opening practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli lost 35 minutes to a hydraulic leak. Ferrari and Red Bull kept pace through alternative tyre compounds and aerodynamic upgrades ahead of Friday's qualifying.
24 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Shifts Focus to George Russell and Constructors' Fight Ahead of Baku
Lewis Hamilton has shifted his 2026 target toward chasing George Russell for second in the Drivers' Championship as Ferrari looks to consolidate runner-up status. With Antonelli holding a 101-point lead, the Scuderia enters the Azerbaijan Grand Prix focused on operational execution and tyre management.
24 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Shifts Focus to Russell and Top-Three Finish as Title Deficit Expands
Lewis Hamilton has shifted his 2026 objectives toward overtaking George Russell for second in the standings after falling 101 points behind Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari aims to consolidate a top-three championship finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
23 Sept 2026
F1 Grid Divided Over Monaco Sprint Addition for 2027 Season
Formula 1 will expand its Sprint format to 10 events in 2027, including the Monaco Grand Prix. The announcement has divided drivers, with Lewis Hamilton questioning its fit for the narrow circuit while George Russell welcomes the additional competitive sessions.
15 Sept 2026
Rosberg Sees Hamilton Echoes as Russell Slumps 81 Points Behind Antonelli
George Russell has fallen 81 points behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 standings following the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring. Nico Rosberg highlighted the psychological drive Russell will need to recover, while Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff remains confident the British driver will overcome mid-stint tyre performance issues.
15 Sept 2026
Toto Wolff Warns Against Title Complacency as Kimi Antonelli Extends Points Lead to 81
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has warned Kimi Antonelli to remain vigilant against unpredictable setbacks despite holding an 81-point championship lead. Following back-to-back wins in Monza and Madrid, the 20-year-old leads teammate George Russell with nine rounds remaining heading into Baku.
15 Sept 2026
Antonelli Accepts Monza Grid Penalty, Ready to Tow Russell in Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli will start the Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty, freeing the championship leader to offer aerodynamic tow assistance to Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying. Russell trails Antonelli by 59 points and aims to leverage the low-drag advantage against upgraded rivals from McLaren and Ferrari.
14 Sept 2026
Italian GP: George Russell Sets Friday Pace at Monza as Ferrari Challenge Fades in Practice Two
George Russell led Practice Two at the Italian Grand Prix with a 1:22.559 lap, edging Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. With Antonelli facing a back-of-the-grid penalty on Sunday, Russell holds a key opportunity to reduce the championship gap at Monza.
12 Sept 2026
Toto Wolff Defends Mercedes Strategy as Antonelli Stretches Standings Lead Over Russell
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has forcefully dismissed claims that George Russell was treated unfairly at Monza, explaining the strategic tyre choices that allowed Kimi Antonelli to extend his championship lead to 66 points.
12 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Eyes Monza Pole as Antonelli Penalty Reshapes Italian GP Standings Fight
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are targeting pole position at the Italian Grand Prix after promising Friday practice pace with an upgraded engine. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli faces a back-of-the-grid penalty, opening the door for Hamilton and George Russell to make critical gains in the standings.
4 Sept 2026
Mercedes Deploys Slipstream Tactics at Monza as Antonelli Takes Power Unit Penalty
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will take a back-of-the-grid penalty at Monza due to exceeding power-unit component allocations. Consequently, Antonelli will provide aerodynamic slipstream assistance to Mercedes team-mate George Russell during qualifying.
