Oof - that's a big penalty for Sainz!
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Oof - that's a big penalty for Sainz!
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ALL TO DO
Kimi Antonelli made contact with the wall in Q1, but his lap was still fast enough to see him through to Q2.
SMOOTH OPERATOR
Carlos Sainz will start tomorrow’s Grand Prix from P9 after getting his Williams into Q3. It’s the first time Williams have reached the final qualifying session ahead of a Grand Prix in 2026, could this be a step forward for the team?
GEORGE ON TOP
George Russell will start tomorrow’s Grand Prix from pole, maintaining the pace he has shown all weekend after topping both practice sessions yesterday. Teammate Kimi Antonelli clipped the wall in Q1 and was unable to take any further part in qualifying.
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FASTEST OF THE DAY
George Russell topped the timing charts for a second time today, going fastest in both practice sessions. Mercedes are certainly showing strong pace around Baku.
RED FLAG FOR ARVID
Arvid Lindblad made contact with the barriers between Turns 8 & 9 in FP2. Arvid is out of the car and ok.
F1 has a history when it comes to grand prix Saturdays!
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LANDO IN CASUAL GEAR
Lando Norris checks in for work today wearing a hoodie from TwoJeys. It’s not the first time we’ve seen Lando wearing the label in the paddock, with him previously sporting pieces from both their clothing and jewellery lines.
MODEL MATERIAL
Fernando Alonso was doing his bit for the sponsors this morning, arriving at the paddock in an outfit from Boss.
GOOD TO BE BACK
Isack Hadjar was in high spirits in the paddock this morning, having had his 2027 Red Bull contract confirmed. He had minimal strapping on his left wrist, so it will be interesting to see whether the injury causes him any trouble this weekend.
UNDER THE LIGHTS
Pierre Gasly walked through the paddock this morning in high spirits, and I was lucky enough to catch him in this beautiful warm light. I think it made for a lovely shot.
HERE'S YOUR REMINDER
Checo wants to remind you that we’re racing on Saturday here in Baku! F1 normally races on Sundays, but with Memorial Day falling this weekend, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been brought forward. Today, Wednesday, is media day.
LINE-UP LOCKED IN
Red Bull Racing have confirmed that their driver line-up will remain unchanged for 2027. Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will remain with the team next season, following the news earlier today that Isack has signed a new contract.