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Russell vows to ‘keep fighting’ in F1 title race despite Antonelli’s advantage

‘I want to try and win every single race. That’s my goal’Briton quickest in practice for Azerbaijan Grand PrixGeorge Russell has insisted he will keep fighting for the Formula One world championship until it is mathematically gone but while he made an encouraging start to his efforts by going quick…

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McLaren miles off pace in Baku practice - Norris

Lando Norris says McLaren were "miles off" the pace after the first day's practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Why is Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place on a Saturday?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku is taking place on Saturday

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How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which takes place from 24-26 September.

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Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

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F1: Chequered Flag

Can Antonelli extend his championship lead as F1 heads to Baku this weekend?

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‘I want to go’: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 is able to end season in Middle East

‘I love going to the Middle East,’ says Ferrari driverQatar and Abu Dhabi races could still be cancelledLewis Hamilton said he hopes the Formula One season can still end at the two scheduled rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, with the finale still in doubt because of the war in the Middle East.Formula …

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The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".

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Red Bull retain Hadjar for 2027 season

Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 season.

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Red Bull's Hadjar to return at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return at this week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing the past three races with a wrist injury.

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Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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F1 reduces maximum distance of races by 15km

F1 announces the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.

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The Chequered Flag Podcast

Harry and Becky are at Silverstone as Max attempts to overtake 100 go-kart drivers!

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Verstappen easily beats 100 racers in a go-kart

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen easily beats 100 amateur go-karters from the back of the grid in a challenge at Silverstone.

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Former Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine

Former Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer.

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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

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F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco

Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.

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F1 sprint races increase from six to 10 and Portugal and Turkey return in 2027 calendar

Monaco and Bahrain among additional sprint hosts24-race schedule includes returns to Turkey and PortugalFormula One has announced its calendar for 2027, which will see an increase in sprint races to 10 events, including at Monaco, and the addition of meetings in Portugal and Turkey.The season of 24…

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McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children

Model comes as part of £500m UK investment by firm’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also fund new factoryMcLaren is gearing up to build an SUV for the first time in its 63-year history, betting that the glamour of its all-conquering Formula One team can sell cars to wealthy fans who do not own its s…

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How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism

Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.

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Spanish GP plans to change Madring after fierce criticism from F1 drivers

New track for Spanish GP frustrated drivers and fansMcLaren’s Stella: ‘It’s impossible to attempt overtaking’Discussions are already under way to change the layout of Formula One’s newest circuit after driver condemnation of the Madring during its inaugural grand prix. The race in Madrid was won by…

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Honda changes F1 design boss after slow start to return

Honda changes the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer's disappointing start to its return to the sport this season.

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The Chequered Flag Podcast

Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Rebecca Clancy look back on the Spanish Grand Prix.

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How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?

Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.

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‘No stopping him’: Hamilton admits defeat as Antonelli charges towards F1 world title

Retirement in Madrid leaves Hamilton 101 points backAntonelli leads way by 81 points after Spanish GP winLewis Hamilton has conceded his Formula One world title hopes are over as he praised the championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, saying there was no stopping the Italian after his victory at the Sp…

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Antonelli impressive and one of Colapinto's best weekends - driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Spanish Grand Prix: Antonelli holds off Verstappen to stretch F1 championship lead – as it happened

The Italian was the beneficiary of Lando Norris’s ill luck with a virtual safety car and pit stopThe formation lap is away. It’s a hot day in Madrid, 31 degrees, no shade at all. The track temperature is 54 degrees.The 57 laps are soon to start, a voyage into the u…

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Kimi Antonelli holds off Max Verstappen during Madring debut to win F1 Spanish GP

McLaren’s Norris in third and Ferrari’s Leclerc fourthTrack design questioned owing to lack of overtakingKimi Antonelli’s seemingly inexorable march to his first Formula One world championship advanced at double time as the young Italian proved to have good fortune on his side too with his victory …

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Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris loses out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car.

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Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap

McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.

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Formula One 2026: Norris pips Antonelli to Spanish Grand Prix pole by 0.011sec – as it happened

Lando Norris claimed a spectacular pole position for McLaren with a stunning lap to beat championship leader Kimi AntonelliBut Bearman’s picture could have been left out. New chassis needed, no can drive.Portentous countdown time. Continue reading...

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Lando Norris shocks himself by pipping Kimi Antonelli to F1 Spanish GP pole

Briton beats Antonelli by one hundredth of a secondVerstappen qualifies third on tough Madring trackProving that timing is all, not least in making a statement, Lando Norris kept his very best to last for a moment that must be considered close to Formula One perfection. His pole position at the spo…

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New Madrid circuit very high risk, says Russell

George Russell says the new Madrid circuit is "very high risk" after Arvid Lindblad crashes in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Alonso cannot leave F1 while uncompetitive - FIA boss

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it would be "not acceptable" for Fernando Alonso to leave F1 while he is in an uncompetitive position.

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Welcome to the Madring, a new, brutal and unforgiving F1 challenge for Spanish Grand Prix

New hybrid street circuit has fast corners and virtually no margin for error – but limited overtaking opportunitiesIn Madrid’s Puerta del Sol this week, Formula One fans were not shy in calling on the gods to look kindly on their favoured drivers on a newly built circuit that appears punishingly un…