Key Highlights Sepangās abrasive asphalt is expected to create significant tyre degradation and could produce two- or three-stop races. Drivers anticipate difficult tyre management, particularly in qualifying and the hot final sector. Rain could provide the first major wet-weather test for many 2026 cars, tyres and power units. Sepang tyre degradation set to shape Formula ...
Key Highlights Mercedes are expected to introduce a long-awaited upgrade package at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. George Russell reduced Kimi Antonelliās championship lead to 66 points with victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Russell believes improved confidence and the Mercedes upgrade could help him challenge for more wins with eight rounds ...
Key Highlights: Kimi Antonelli believes George Russell has āgot the momentumā after winning in Azerbaijan. Antonelli finished fifth in Baku after starting 16th, while Russell reduced his Mercedes teammateās championship lead to 66 points. Mercedes will introduce W17 upgrades and a special livery at Sepang, where Antonelli expects a demanding test for the car and ...
Key Highlights George Russell cut Kimi Antonelliās championship lead from 81 points to 66 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. There are eight rounds and a maximum of 208 points still available in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Russell has won at three remaining 2026 venues and says he is targeting victory in every race. George ...
Key Highlights Sepang hosts Round 16 of the 2026 Formula 1 season from October 2 to 4. Mercedesā Kimi Antonelli leads the driversā standings, with team-mate George Russell 66 points behind after winning in Baku. Limited current-generation data, abrasive asphalt, thermal management and possible thunderstorms will shape strategy in Malaysia. 2026 Formula 1 Malaysian Grand ...
Key Highlights The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia takes place at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, October 4, with the race starting at 1500 local time. George Russell reduced Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelliās lead in the driversā standings to 66 points after winning in Azerbaijan. Fans can watch every session through F1 TV Pro, ...
Key Highlights George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by holding off Max Verstappen, securing his first victory since June. Kimi Antonelli finished fifth in Baku, reducing his championship lead over Mercedes team-mate Russell to 66 points. Christian Horner has indicated he would consider Ferrari, but Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has questioned whether the ...
Key Highlights Alex Brundle described Max Verstappenās late challenge to George Russell at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as ānightmare fuelā for the Mercedes driver. Russell held off Verstappen by 0.1 seconds to win the Baku race after a safety-car restart. The victory moved Russell to within 66 points of championship leader and Mercedes teammate Kimi ...
Key Highlights George Russell delivered his strongest performance of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Russell resisted sustained pressure from Max Verstappen during the final dozen laps to secure victory. Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli lost valuable track time after a hydraulic failure affected both Thursday sessions. George Russell Holds Off Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan ...
Key Highlights: George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The Mercedes driver claimed the first grand slam of his career after starting from pole, leading every lap and setting the fastest lap. Russell ended a six-race winless run and closed the weekend 66 ...
Key Highlights Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th on the grid to finish fifth at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Mercedes said Antonelliās limited practice running and qualifying crash made a repeat of his Monza victory unrealistic. George Russell won for Mercedes, reducing his championship deficit from 81 points to 66. Kimi Antonelli Delivers Strong ...
Key Highlights Andrea Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th on the grid to finish fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Damage from contact with Oliver Bearman left Antonelli with a heavily compromised floor after the restart. Antonelli limited his points deficit to Mercedes teammate George Russell and retains a 66-point lead in the standings ...