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Baku FP3: Verstappen Goes Fastest as Qualifying Battle Heats Up

The final practice session in Baku is complete, and if FP3 is anything to go by, we could be in for an incredibly close qualifying battle. Max Verstappen finished FP3 fastest with a 1:43.922, but there was almost nothing separating the leading three drivers. George Russell was only 0.099 seconds behind, while Lewis Hamilton finished just 0.111 seconds away from Verstappen. Three drivers. Three different possibilities. Just over a tenth separating them. Headsets on and timing screens up — let's break down FP3 from Baku. Verstappen Strikes Back Max Verstappen put Red Bull at the top of the timing screens when it mattered. His 1:43.922 was enough for P1, giving Red Bull some encouragement heading into qualifying. Max certainly doesn't have a comfortable advantage. Russell and Hamilton are right behind him, meaning finding even a tenth of a second could make a huge difference when we get to qualifying. That's exactly what you want before the battle for pole. Russell Keeps the P...
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Baku FP2: Russell Leads Mercedes 1-2 as McLaren Search for Pace

FP2 is complete at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix…and George Russell is STILL the man to beat in Baku. After topping FP1, Russell did it again in FP2 with a 1:43.347. Kimi Antonelli made it a Mercedes 1-2, Max Verstappen took P3, Ferrari put both cars inside the top five, and McLaren continued searching for more performance and we also had another Baku red flag. There's plenty to talk about. George Russell — P1 What a start to the weekend for George Russell. FP1 — P1 FP2 — P1 His fastest FP2 lap was: 1:43.347 Nobody really got close. Russell finished more than half a second ahead of his Mercedes teammate. Mercedes look seriously quick around Baku.If this continues into FP3 and qualifying? George has to be right in the conversation for pole position. Kimi Antonelli — P2 Championship leader Kimi Antonelli bounced back from his disrupted FP1 to take P2 and considering the problems he had earlier in the day? That's a strong recovery. His FP1 running had been limited by a hydraulic issu...
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Baku FP1: Russell Fastest as McLaren Struggle

Formula 1 has hit the streets of Baku, and FP1 for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is officially DONE and straight away, we've got plenty to talk about. George Russell goes fastest for Mercedes. Max Verstappen takes P2. Ferrari put Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton into P3 and P4. Meanwhile, McLaren had a much more difficult start to the weekend, with Oscar Piastri P6 and Lando Norris all the way down in P14. Let's get into it! Russell Starts Baku on Top George Russell has started his Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend exactly where he wanted to. P1 — 1:45.387. Russell finished 0.400 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, immediately putting Mercedes at the top of the timing screens. George also had a tow down Baku's enormous main straight on his fastest lap, but it was still an impressive start.Mercedes looked quick from the beginning and after everything we've seen from them in 2026, that's hardly a surprise. Max Verstappen — P2 Max Verstappen wasn't far behind....
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My 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Predictions

Formula 1 is back on the streets of Baku, and it's time for my race predictions! Baku is one of those circuits where you never really know what's going to happen. You've got the incredibly tight Old Town section, massive straights, heavy braking zones and walls waiting to punish even the smallest mistake and with Safety Cars, strategy and slipstream all potentially playing a part, I'm expecting another unpredictable Azerbaijan Grand Prix. So here are my predictions!  P1 — George Russell I'm going with George Russell to WIN the Azerbaijan Grand Prix! Mercedes have been one of the major forces of the 2026 season, and I think Baku could suit George perfectly. If he can stay out of trouble and Mercedes get the strategy right, I'm predicting George to stand on the top step. My winner: George Russell.   P2 — Max Verstappen I've got Max Verstappen finishing P2. Never count Max out around Baku. He's already a two-time winner of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and Red...
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Madrid Grand Prix: Antonelli Wins as Norris Is Denied Victory

The first Formula 1 Grand Prix around Madring is officially in the history books a nd what a frustrating afternoon it was for Lando Norris. After taking a sensational pole position on Saturday, Lando looked like he was on course to become the first Formula 1 winner around Madrid's new circuit. Instead, a badly timed Virtual Safety Car completely changed the race. Kimi Antonelli took the victory, Max Verstappen finished P2, and Lando had to settle for P3. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri's afternoon was compromised almost immediately after suffering front-wing damage on the opening lap. Let's get into everything that happened in Madrid. Lando Leads From Pole After beating Antonelli to pole by just 0.011 seconds, Lando started Sunday's race with the championship leader alongside him and Antonelli immediately attacked. The Mercedes driver tried to challenge Lando through the opening corners but ran off the circuit, while Max Verstappen was also involved in a chaotic opening sequen...
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Madrid Qualifying: Lando Norris Takes Pole by 0.011 Seconds!

Madrid qualifying is complete and…LANDO NORRIS IS ON POLE!  What a turnaround this has been. After missing almost all of FP2 because of a gearbox problem, Lando bounced back in FP3 and then delivered when it mattered most and he didn't just take pole.He beat Kimi Antonelli by only…0.011 SECONDS!  We've got Lando on pole, Antonelli alongside him, Max Verstappen P3, Lewis Hamilton P4 and a much tougher qualifying session for Oscar Piastri in P7. There is A LOT to talk about. Here's my On the Pitwall Madrid qualifying reaction!  Lando Norris — POLE POSITION! Let's start with the biggest story. LANDO. NORRIS. P1. Lando produced a 1:31.824 when it mattered to take pole position in Madrid and when you look at his entire weekend, it makes the result even more impressive. FP1 — P6 FP2 — Almost no running FP3 — P4 Qualifying — P1 🥇 After that gearbox problem cost him valuable track time on Friday, Lando had some catching up to do. He needed a strong FP3. He go...
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Madrid FP3: McLaren Fight Back as Antonelli Tops Final Practice

 FP3 in Madrid is complete — and things are getting seriously interesting ahead of qualifying! After McLaren struggled to get themselves into the fight on Friday, the Papaya boys have bounced back in a big way, with Oscar Piastri finishing P3 and Lando Norris P4 but at the very top? Kimi Antonelli is fastest once again. Ferrari are looking dangerous, Max Verstappen is still hanging around, and we even had crashes and red flags during a dramatic final practice session. Here's my On the Pitwall FP3 reaction!   Antonelli Is Fastest Again! Let's start with the man at the top. Kimi Antonelli — P1. Antonelli set a 1:32.797 to finish FP3 fastest. After also topping FP2, I think we have to consider Kimi one of the serious favourites for pole position. Mercedes have looked strong throughout the Madrid weekend, and Antonelli seems incredibly comfortable around Madring but the gap behind him is tiny and that's where things get interesting. Leclerc Is Right There ...
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