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Williams Baku Upgrade Pays Off with Weight Cut Williams’ newly trimmed FW48, unveiled before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, promises the team’s drivers a tangible boost in lap speed due to the car’s compliance with the Formula 1 minimum weight law. After a season struggle with an overweight chassis, the updated chassis offers “free lap time,” Mile‑high […]

Red Bull will field a fresh Baku upgrade this weekend, bringing a new floor and revised side‑pods and mirror geometry to the Azerbaijan circuit after the FIA technical review. The package, detailed in the governing body’s latest document, focuses on a floor that “extracts more local load whilst maintaining flow stability” within the allowed geometry. […]

Red Bull Racing has locked in 21‑year‑old Isack Hadjar through 2027, giving the rookie a second season beside Max Verstappen. Contract secured for 2027 After a debut season with sister squad Racing Bulls in 2025, Hadjar earned a promotion to the main team for 2026. Although initial reports suggested a single‑year deal, the club confirmed at the […]

Valtteri Bottas revealed a limited‑edition, rhino‑themed helmet just before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, pledging the proceeds to South Africa’s Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary. Design and Charity Collaboration The helmet, crafted by partner Tiffany Cromwell, bursts in an African sunset palette that echoes the habitat of the endangered species the charity protects. Care For Wild […]

Jamie Chadwick warned that the mounting pressure will eventually affect Channel 2 driver Kimi Antonelli as he dominates the Formula One title chase. Championship Momentum Antonelli’s eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix has extended his lead to 81 points over teammate George Russell, keeping the title firmly in reach. At 20, […]

Former Formula 1 champion Juan Pablo Montoya warned that the simmering rivalry between Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc is unlikely to cool down. Ferrari’s Internal Tension Grows After a rocky 2025 season in which Hamilton struggled with Maranello’s setup, the Briton returned to form in 2026, taking his first red‑flagged victory at the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix. […]

George Russell topped the first free practice at the Azerbaijan GP, recording a 1:45.387 lap that left the session clear of any rivals. Fastest lap sets the pace for Baku weekend Only 20 minutes before the end of the hour‑long rehearsal, Russell hit the soft‑tyre benchmark comfortably ahead of Max Verstappen, who finished one tenth […]

Charles Leclerc’s latest contract extension with Ferrari, effective through 2029, signals the driver’s commitment to the Scuderia amid rumors of high‑profile offers. Contract Secured Leclerc locked in a long‑term pact that not only covers the current season but also incorporates an option to exit by 2026, giving the team a measure of security against the […]

Azerbaijan is kicking off its 10th year on the Formula 1 calendar with round 15 of the 2026 season in Baku, re‑shifting its weekend rhythm to accommodate a national remembrance day. Race Day Shift To honour the 27 September Remembrance Day, organisers moved the race from Sunday to Saturday. Media day began on Wednesday, followed by free practice […]