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Verstappen reveals why Red Bull's engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed

After setting the fastest time in final practice and feeling good about the upgrades, Verstappen hoped to pull off a surprise in Baku, but an engine problem threw a spanner in the works. Initially, it appeared to be related to deployment issues and therefore problems on the electrical side of the power unit, but speaking to the (very small) group of Dutch media in the Baku paddock, Verstappen ... Keep reading

Sep 25, 2026 · byAutosport

Max Verstappen reveals what really went wrong for Red Bull in Baku F1 qualifying

After setting the fastest time in final practice and feeling good about the upgrades, Verstappen hoped to pull off a surprise in Baku, but an engine problem threw a spanner in the works. Initially, it appeared to be related to deployment issues and therefore problems on the electrical side of the power unit, but speaking to the (very small) group of Dutch media in the Baku paddock, Verstappen ... Keep reading

Sep 25, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Isack Hadjar bullish: If I hadn't missed three races, I'd be second on the grid

Isack Hadjar qualified fourth in Baku with a strong performance in qualifying - but believes there was more on the table for him and Red Bull on Friday in Azerbaijan. Had he not missed the last three weekends, he's adamant, he would have been second. “Nothing outstanding," he said of his session to the media, including Motorsport.com. "I just feel like I just need more laps in the car to ... Keep reading

Sep 25, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Verstappen usurps Russell in error-filled final practice ahead of 1pm Qualifying

Max Verstappen denied George Russell a clean sweep of fastest practice times as Red Bull led a renewed challenge to the Mercedes drivers ahead of Qualifying later on Friday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Sep 25, 2026 · bySky Sports

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen beats Russell and Hamilton to top FP3

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has surprisingly topped third and final practice for Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, pipping Mercedes driver George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on Baku's tricky street circuit. Verstappen took command at the very end of the one-hour session as teams switched to qualifying runs, defying Mercedes' favourite status in Baku by catching a big slipstream to go ... Keep reading

Sep 25, 2026 · byAutosport

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen leads George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in final practice

Red Bull's Max Verstappen surprisingly took the fastest time in third and final practice for F1's Azerbaijan GP, pipping Mercedes driver George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on Baku's tricky street circuit. Verstappen took command at the very end of the one-hour session as teams switched to qualifying runs, defying Mercedes' favourite status in Baku by catching a big slipstream to go ... Keep reading

Sep 25, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Red Bull "finally pinpointing" mysterious car issue highlighted by Max Verstappen for years

Red Bull has introduced its final significant upgrade package for the RB22 in Baku. After the opening practice sessions, technical director Waché concluded that the correlation is good and that the package – which includes a new floor and revised sidepods – is doing what was expected of it. Behind the scenes, the focus has already been on the 2027 challenger for some time, partly because ... Keep reading

Sep 25, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 heads into Friday in Baku with Mercedes firmly on top after George Russell led championship leader Kimi Antonelli in second practice for the Azerbaijan GP. Russell topped FP2 by more than half a second from his team-mate, with Max Verstappen third for Red Bull. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton followed in fourth and fifth, while Lando Norris was the leading McLaren in sixth after ... Keep reading

Sep 24, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Lando Norris: McLaren’s Baku deficit is a “knife in the heart”

Lando Norris has described McLaren’s lack of performance at Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as “a little knife in the heart”. Norris took a lowly 14th in the opening practice session on Thursday, 1.6s slower than George Russell’s benchmark – although team-mate Oscar Piastri was just one second down. His deficit was 1.5s as he drove to sixth in FP2, with Red Bull and Ferrari ... Keep reading

Sep 24, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Cadillac makes three major tech hires including former Red Bull design chief

The Cadillac F1 Team has snapped up engineering trio Craig Skinner, Eric Blandin and Tim Lean as it aims to accelerate its development. Former Red Bull chief designer Skinner joins as Cadillac's chief development engineer, while former Aston Martin deputy tech chief Eric Blandin becomes the team's head of aerodynamics. Experienced aerodynamicist Tim Lean joins as Chief Engineer - Aerodynamics ... Keep reading

Sep 24, 2026 · byAutosport

Cadillac makes three major tech hires including former Red Bull design chief

The Cadillac F1 team has snapped up engineering trio Craig Skinner, Eric Blandin and Tim Lean as it aims to accelerate its development. Former Red Bull chief designer Skinner joins as Cadillac's chief development engineer, while former Aston Martin deputy tech chief Eric Blandin becomes the team's head of aerodynamics. Experienced aerodynamicist Tim Lean joins as Chief Engineer - Aerodynamics ... Keep reading

Sep 24, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Red Bull won't deliver any more major F1 car upgrades in 2026

Red Bull has announced its Baku updates will be its final major Formula 1 car upgrade package as it shifts focus to 2027. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red for a long time as a venue for key upgrades to arrive, with Williams delivering a 'B-spec' car, while McLaren has arrived with significantly revised sidepods, among other changes. The FIA’s technical document ... Keep reading

Sep 24, 2026 · byAutosport

Red Bull confirms final major F1 upgrade of 2026 for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar

Red Bull is one of the teams bringing a major upgrade package to the Baku City Circuit. At Williams, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix had already been circled in red for a long time, while McLaren has arrived with significantly revised sidepods, among other changes. The FIA’s technical document also shows five upgrades for Red Bull. The most significant of these is a new floor “with subtle ... Keep reading

Sep 24, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Red Bull confirms that Isack Hadjar is on a 'long-term' F1 contract

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies confirmed that Isack Hadjar does have a ‘long-term contract’ with the team despite confusion from his driver. On Wednesday it was announced that Hadjar has been retained by Red Bull for 2027, meaning he will start a second season as team-mate to four-time world champion Max Verstappen. It comes after Hadjar completed his rookie campaign at sister squad Racing ... Keep reading

Sep 24, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Three leading Prem clubs in talks with overseas investors on eve of rugby union season

Harlequins, Saints and Gloucester attracting interest Prem using Hundred sales as template for growth Harlequins, Northampton and Gloucester are attracting serious interest from overseas investors with Prem Rugby entering an expansionist phase before its first season as a closed league begins on Friday. A source with knowledge of the discussions disclosed that there have been approaches from several high net worth individuals from the United States and the Middle East, as well as consumer brands whose interest has been piqued by Red Bull’s takeover at Newcastle last year. Continue reading...

Sep 24, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Russell fastest in Baku as Antonelli stops on track

Mercedes driver George Russell heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Sep 24, 2026 · byBBC

Azerbaijan GP: McLaren, Red Bull with major upgrades for first practice LIVE!

Sep 24, 2026 · bySky Sports

Netherlands v Germany: Klopp and Xavi begin revival projects with derby

Klopp, with Germany, and Xavi, with the Netherlands, face each other in Nations League after disappointing World Cup for both countries Before the latest instalment of a time-honoured international rivalry gearing up for two distinct new beginnings, Jürgen Klopp could not resist sprinkling a little of the old mischief. “The good thing is that we both have the exact same situation,” he said of Xavi Hernández, his counterpart when Germany visit the Netherlands on Thursday night. “We met on Monday and play on Thursday. And the coach knows the players from television. I actually know more of the Dutch players personally than Xavi does. Whether that’s an advantage, I don’t know, but it’s still a fact.” In his public appearances Klopp has been on irrepressible form since taking the role in July. The task of whipping Germany back into shape has visibly and audibly topped up the energy levels that had drained by the time he departed Liverpool. Klopp, his wit sharp and appetite piqued, looks a far cry from the character who, to most trained eyes, was going through the motions upon his unveiling as Red Bull’s head of global soccer early last year. Continue reading...

Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Isack Hadjar brings delayed Zandvoort helmet to Baku for F1 return

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to the Formula 1 grid at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, sporting the special helmet design originally commissioned for the Dutch Grand Prix. The delayed debut of the helmet follows a three-race absence for the French-Algerian driver after he sustained a wrist injury during the summer break. Having now recovered, he will step into the cockpit ... Keep reading

Sep 23, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

French driver Isack Hadjar to remain at Red Bull in 2027

BAKU: Frenchman Isack Hadjar will continue to drive alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen in ‌an unchanged line-up at Red Bull next season, the Formula One team said on Wednesday. The 21-year-old, who stepped up to the championship-winning team this year after an impressive debut season with Racing Bulls, has ⁠scored points in 8 of the 11 races he has taken part in, including a third-place finish in Monaco. Hadjar, eighth in the overall standings ‌with 71 points, missed the last three races with a wrist injury but is set to make his ‌comeback at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. "We're ‌very excited to continue our journey with Isack," ‌said team principal Laurent ‌Mekies in a statement. "Since joining us at the start of the year, he has ‌been superb on and off track, especially ⁠considering this is only his second Formula One season, which made extending his contract an easy decision." Hadjar's contract extension ⁠comes after ⁠Red Bull agreed a new deal with Verstappen last month. The Dutchman is set to stay at the ⁠Milton Keynes-based outfit until the end of 2030. "From the moment I signed, I set out to dedicate myself to the team, and with the support of Laurent and everyone in Milton Keynes, I've ‌been able to justify the faith they've had in me," said Hadjar. "I'm constantly looking to listen, learn and push myself further every single day, which only makes me more excited about what lies ahead," he added.

F1 fans back Isack Hadjar after Red Bull contract extension

Red Bull's confirmation that Isack Hadjar will remain alongside four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen for the 2027 season has drawn approval from fans. The Milton Keynes outfit announced the contract extension with the French-Algerian driver on 23 September ahead of his return at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. While Hadjar missed three grand prix weekends due to sustaining a wrist injury ... Keep reading

Sep 23, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Hadjar to remain at Red Bull for 2027

Red Bull have confirmed Isack Hadjar will remain as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 Formula 1 season.

Sep 23, 2026 · bySky Sports

Hadjar to stay as Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate for 2027

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

Sep 23, 2026 · byBBC

Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull for F1 2027

Red Bull has confirmed it will field an unchanged Formula 1 driver line-up in 2027, with Isack Hadjar staying put alongside Max Verstappen. Hadjar stepped up in 2026 after a rookie season at sister team Racing Bulls, and has impressed with his speed in what has historically been a difficult second Red Bull seat. The Frenchman, who is making his return in Azerbaijan this weekend after ... Keep reading

Sep 23, 2026 · byAutosport