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By Thomas Birkbeck Nine Drivers Can Still Win the 2026 Title. Seven of Them Know They Won’t. Liam Lawson is 233 points behind Kimi Antonelli. There are 233 points left to win. So on paper, a Kiwi who spent the last month borrowing somebody else’s Red Bull is still a world championship contender. That’s theContinue reading “Liam Lawson World Champion? Plus Other Scenarios that could Unfold”

By Diane Versaevel When Formula 1 cars first screamed through the medieval gates and along the Caspian sea-wall of Baku in 2016, it felt like an overnight motorsport miracle. A high-speed labyrinth carved through an ancient city, offering a chaotic blend of flat-out straights and claustrophobic 90-degree corners. Yet, to view Azerbaijan’s motorsport identity solelyContinue reading “The Complete History of Azerbaijan in Motorsport”

By Holly Wright George Russell produced one of the standout qualifying performances of the 2026 Formula 1 season to take pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli suffered a costly crash that leaves the championship leader starting down in 16th. Russell had looked comfortable throughout the weekend and converted Mercedes’Continue reading “George takes Pole in ‘Must Win Weekend’”

By Joe Murphy Christian Horner has said that a dream role at Ferrari is the only job in Formula 1 that would tempt him back onto the pit wall without an ownership stake. Speaking to The Times this week, the 52-year-old said he had spent 21 years as a hired hand on the pit wallContinue reading “Horner to Ferrari would be a “dream” as talks progress”

By Holly Wright Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 career has already contained moretwists and turns than most drivers experience in several seasons. Promotion to Red Bull, an abrupt demotion, a period ofrebuilding at Racing Bulls and now a second opportunity with the senior team have all formed part of the New Zealander’s short journey. His latest RedContinue reading “Liam Lawson: Why Red Bull Return Could Shape F1 Future”

By Kate Dowding The Azerbaijan Grand Prix comes at a crucial point of the season. Baku forms the first race of a triple-header and with it’s tight corners and long straight, it promises to be a strategic and fascinating race. Race on Saturday This race ‘weekend’ looks a little different, with the race itselfbeing held on Saturday 26th September 2026, to avoid clashing withContinue reading “Saturday race that could dictate World Championship Standings – Azerbaijan Race Preview”

By Holly Wright Formula 1’s 2027 calendar has been confirmed, and while the championship will once again feature 24 Grand Prix races, there are plenty of changes that could make the season feel very different from what fans have become accustomed to. Portugal and Turkey are both returning to the calendar, Zandvoort is disappearing, Barcelona is entering aContinue reading “F1 2027 Calendar: 10 Sprints, Two Returning Circuits, and a Monaco Experiment”

By Diane Versaevel The Inception and Reality of the Spanish Grand Prix The debut of the Madrid Grand Prix promised to usher in a bold new era for Formula 1 within the vibrant heart of Spain’s capital. Billed as a modern, accessible, and high-tech street circuit designed to blend metropolitan spectacle with elite motorsport, theContinue reading “Fixing “Madring”: The 2027 Layout Changes That Can Save the Spanish GP!”

2026 Spanish Grand Prix Review – By Joe Murphy Kimi Antonelli was yet again victorious as his quest for a maiden World Champion took another positive step. Max Verstappen took second for his 133rd podium finish, just about holding off Pole sitter Lando Norris who had to settle for third (his 49th podium) after anContinue reading “Kimi steals one as Lando misses out”

By Holly Wright Lando Norris produced a stunning final lap to take pole position for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Madring circuit, edging Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds in a thrilling qualifying session. The McLaren driver had not looked like the favourite for pole throughout qualifying, with Mercedes and Red Bull appearing toContinue reading “Lando Norris Steals Spanish GP Pole After Dramatic Qualifying Finale”