Russell's win won't kickstart title challenge, but Baku rewards his faith in trying 2026
Kimi Antonelli has been Mercedes' clear-cut No. 1 driver this season, but George Russell's persistence was rewarded with a win in Baku on Saturday
Russell warns ‘pressure’ is on Antonelli after ‘most dominant weekend in my career’
George Russell delivered the most dominant performance of his career to win in Azerbaijan -- and then told world championship rival Kimi Antonelli: "The pressure is all on you."
Antonelli dawns on ‘worst’ race weekend of the season at Azerbaijan GP despite gaining 11 places
Kimi Antonelli was relieved to have made it through a risk-free, "damage-safe mode" race weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he recovered to finish fifth from 16th on the grid.
Verstappen says he prefers F1 not to race in Middle East due to ongoing conflict
Max Verstappen said if it was up to him Formula 1 would not finish the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi due to the ongoing United States-Iran conflict.
Russell fights off Verstappen to take dominant win at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell held off a threatening Max Verstappen in the closing stages to take a dominant victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Toyota is the favorite to win NASCAR Cup Series, but its drivers don't feel that pressure
"I think it's Toyota's championship to lose," Bubba Wallace said. "Based on how many races we've won, it would be a shame if we didn't seal the deal."
Max Verstappen labels Azerbaijan GP qualifying a 'disaster,' starts eighth
Max Verstappen saw Red Bull's encouraging pace disappear in a "disaster" qualifying in Baku, where he will start from eighth on the grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Russell ‘shocked’ by Azerbaijan GP pole: ‘The biggest margin in my whole career’
George Russell has said he was "shocked" when he learned he had secured pole position by the biggest margin of his career during Friday's qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ Russell takes thrilling pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell stamped his authority around Baku and cruised to pole position for Saturday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1 leader Antonelli hits the wall in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying
Formula 1 standings leader Kimi Antonelli looks set to start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from far back on the grid after hitting the wall in qualifying.
Horner on F1 return: Ferrari team principal would be ‘the dream’
Christian Horner has described returning to Formula 1 as Ferrari team principal as "the dream," saying it is the only role he would consider that does not involve a share of ownership in a team.
F1 teams to expect decision on Qatar, Abu Dhabi and where 2026 season will end by mid-October
Formula 1 teams have been told they may need to wait until mid-October before the sport makes a final decision on where the 2026 season will finish.
Chadwick becomes first woman to test drive Williams F1 car since 2015: ‘Best day of my life’
Jamie Chadwick tested a Williams Formula 1 car this week, an experience she said helped her complete "a dream I've had since I was a little girl."
Russell leads Antonelli to Mercedes one-two in second practice at Azerbaijan GP
George Russell continued to improve throughout the second practice session to finish top of the timesheets at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
NASCAR legend Waltrip has progressive brain disease, family says
Darrell Waltrip, who parlayed a Hall of Fame driving career in NASCAR into a longtime broadcasting stint at Fox Sports, has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain disease.
Russell fastest in first Azerbaijan GP practice; Antonelli suffers mechanical issue
George Russell got his Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend off to a good start after he topped first practice, while his teammate Kimi Antonelli was forced to end his session early.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Waltrip steps back from public life due to health concerns
Darrell Waltrip, who parlayed a Hall of Fame driving career in NASCAR into a long-time broadcasting stint at Fox Sports, has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain disease.
Hamilton on F1 races becoming shorter in 2027: ‘Makes no sense’
Lewis Hamilton has criticized plans to make grands prix 15 kilometres shorter next year, saying it "makes absolutely no sense."
Hamilton ‘hopes’ F1 will race in the Middle East despite ongoing conflict
Lewis Hamilton "hopes" Formula 1 presses ahead with ending this season in the Middle East despite the ongoing United States-Iran conflict.
Alpine’s Gasly warns against ‘disturbing’ threats after teammate Colapinto incident
Pierre Gasly has hit out at the "disturbing" threats he, his girlfriend and his family received after he held up Argentinian teammate Franco Colapinto in the closing stages of the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago.
Haas’ Ocon future in F1 unclear: ‘Free agent’ for 2027 season
Esteban Ocon has hinted he might leave Haas at the end of the season, saying "at the moment" he's a free agent for 2027.
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