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The Latest Breaking News from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Test your knowledge of Baku and plan your trip to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Answer 10 questions about the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and read Autosport’s tips for making the most of your trip to Baku — one of F1’s most unpredictable races, where chaos is never far away and overtaking is guaranteed.

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F1 2026 calendar changed with pre-season test dates also announced

The 2026 Formula 1 calendar has been tweaked with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix moving forward “to accommodate a national day”.

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McLaren boss Stella accuses rivals of "psychological warfare" over rear wing furore

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has accused Formula 1 rivals of an "attempt at psychological warfare" over the controversy surrounding its rear wing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Leclerc: Ferrari caught out by McLaren's top speed with "controversial" rear wing

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari was caught out by McLaren's top speed in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as he labelled his rival's flexible rear wing a "controversial" design.

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The hidden winner of Bearman's and Colapinto's Baku heroics

The performances of Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix left Haas and Williams with plenty to mull over.

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The two Hulkenberg errors that boosted Colapinto and Bearman in Baku

A "flustered" Nico Hulkenberg’s two late errors boosted rookie Formula 1 drivers Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman, plus Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton, in unseen incidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s close.

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Autosport Podcast: Azerbaijan GP analysis

Round 17 of the 2024 F1 world championship had the sport head back to the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. And despite Charles Leclerc's early breakaway, it was Oscar Piastri who stunned the Monegasque driver with a brilliant pass into Turn 1 and then held off Leclerc's…

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Formula One rookies indicate bright future after catching eye on streets of Baku

Franco Colapinto and Oliver Bearman made impressive cameos away from the drama at the front of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Did McLaren's 'mini-DRS' rear wing trick help Piastri keep Leclerc at bay in Baku?

A new technical intrigue has arisen in the aftermath of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with McLaren's rear wing under the spotlight.

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Piastri ignored race engineer to make Baku-winning move

Aussie ace Oscar Piastri says he ignored instructions on his way to making the risky overtake that won him the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Verstappen among drivers under investigation for overtaking under VSC

Max Verstappen and several other Formula 1 drivers are under investigation for undertaking under virtual safety car conditions after the finish of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Verstappen among drivers under investigation for overtaking under virtual safety car

Max Verstappen and several other Formula 1 drivers are under investigation for undertaking under virtual safety car conditions after the finish of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Perez and Sainz crash out on penultimate lap in Azerbaijan GP

Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz were involved in a huge accident in the closing stages of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as they squabbled over a podium place.

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Sainz and Perez clash at Azerbaijan Grand Prix leaves teams squabbling

Ferrari and Red Bull were left blaming one another for the late incident that saw both Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez crash out of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the stewards deemed it a racing incident.

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Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after Mercedes engine change

Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after Mercedes fitted a new engine ahead of the race.

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Second fiddle? Now Piastri carries McLaren Baku hopes

Oscar Piastri will carry McLaren's hopes from the front row of the grid at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a nightmare day for his teammate.

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Albon: "Rush to get tow" behind Williams' airbox fan blunder which led to fine

Alex Albon put Williams' failure to remove his airbox fan down to a "rush to get the tow" at the end of Formula 1 qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix which earned the team a €5000 fine.

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F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch & more

Charles Leclerc scored pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by 0.321s from Oscar Piastri and is the fourth consecutive time the Ferrari driver will have started from the front in Baku.

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Albon says "rush to get tow" behind Williams' airbox fan blunder

Alex Albon escaped punishment but Williams was hit with a €5000 fine for failing to remove an airbox fan towards the end of Formula 1 qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The Guardian - UK

Charles Leclerc on pole for Azerbaijan F1 GP as Lando Norris struggles to 17th

Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but there was a shock for Lando Norris who qualified 17th after a yellow flag forced him to back off

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Norris suffers bizarre Azerbaijan Q1 exit

Lando Norris endured a first Q1 elimination of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to confusion over a yellow flag.

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Confusion over yellow flags led to Norris' Q1 exit in Azerbaijan

Confusion over a yellow flag led to Lando Norris's elimination in the first qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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F1 teams working without normal weather radar systems at Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1 teams are working without their usual weather radar system at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, because of a political dispute between the Azeri and French governments.

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell shades Leclerc in FP3 as Bearman crashes

George Russell shaded Charles Leclerc in FP3 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as McLaren and Mercedes got on terms with Red Bull and Ferrari ahead of qualifying.

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Russell: Azerbaijan Friday 'not Mercedes' finest' after engine problems

Mercedes pair George Russell and Lewis Hamilton had contrasting fortunes during Friday’s free practice sessions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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