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Verstappen beats Russell and Hamilton in Azerbaijan FP3
Max Verstappen denied George Russell a clean sweep of fastest practice times ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the Red Bull driver finished quickest in Free Practice 3.
LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli hits wall during Q1 in Baku
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Latest Azerbaijan GP odds before Qualifying in Baku
Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at the Baku City Circuit.
What the teams said – Thursday in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Thursday practice in Baku ahead of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Norris left with ‘knife in the heart’ feeling after Baku practice
Lando Norris has described his and McLaren’s deficit to the front of the field during Thursday practice at the Baku City Circuit as “a little knife in the heart”, with the team “miles off” the pace as things stand.
Vowles assesses impact of Williams' Baku upgrade
Williams have brought a major upgrade to Baku in the hopes it improves their position, after a painful 2026 season so far.
Practice running in Baku 'was a good recovery' – Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli believes that his performance in practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix "was a good recovery", after the Mercedes driver suffered a mechanical issue which curtailed much of his running.
Hadjar encouraged by first day back in his upgraded Red Bull
Isack Hadjar smiled that his Red Bull car felt “better than when I left it” at July’s Hungarian Grand Prix after returning to action during Thursday practice around the Baku City Circuit.
Cadillac recruit technical leaders from Red Bull and Ferrari
Cadillac have appointed staff from Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes to further progress as the newest team on the grid.
'Others just took another step' in Baku practice – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes "others just took another step" forward during Thursday practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Ferrari needing to find more performance if it is to challenge.
Audi's upgrade package 'delivering as expected' – Binotto
Audi Team Principal Mattia Binotto believes the team's major upgrade package, which has been introduced ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, is "delivering as expected".
Lawson returns as Lindblad hits trouble in Baku
Liam Lawson enjoyed a solid first day back with Racing Bulls in Azerbaijan, but Arvid Lindblad's FP2 ended prematurely after contact with the barriers brought out the red flags.