Baku’s first race ranked among the worst since 2008
2016 European Grand Prix Rate the Race result
Baku has replaced Valencia as the home of the European Grand Prix but it hasn’t changed this race’s reputation for tedium.
Baku has replaced Valencia as the home of the European Grand Prix but it hasn’t changed this race’s reputation for tedium.
Did the rules get in the way of the action at Baku? F1’s rule books have almost doubled in size over the last decade making the sport increasingly complicated.
Bernie Ecclestone has indicated the 2017 F1 calendar may feature just 18 races as three rounds of the championship are facing the chop.
In the round-up: FOM TV coverage not good enough – Prost • Nasr defends Monaco driving • Allison eager to ‘smash records’ in 2017
Lewis Hamilton’s pre-season view on the new radio restrictions was that “some will handle it better than others” – but he was caught out by them in Baku.
A low-scoring round saw the Predictions Championship leader score just three out of a potential fifty points. Find out how well you did.
Sebastian Vettel says danger remains an important part of F1’s appeal but the sport must continue to improve safety standards.
In the round-up: F1 needs tracks like Baku, not Yas Marina – Kvyat • Capito to McLaren in September • Honda improved fuel consumption
The Italian Grand Prix is unlikely to move from Monza to Imola due to Italian legislation according to the president of the Automobile Club of Italy.
After two races in which Mercedes’ rivals finally seemed to have got on terms with them, Baku saw a sudden return to domination by the silver cars.
Ten of the best pictures which tell the story of the 2016 European Grand Prix weekend.
Ferrari have made an aggressive tyre selection for the next round of the championship in Austria, selecting nine sets of ultra-softs for each of their drivers.
In the round-up: Williams open to Button return • Ferrari back Raikkonen • Ricciardo had long brake pedal
Nico Rosberg took an emphatic victory in Baku while several of his rivals further down the order also impressed. Here’s the ratings for the full field.
Williams reached record levels of performance for speed on the track and in the pits during the European Grand Prix weekend.
A stunning conclusion to the Le Mans 24 Hours saw the lead change hand just minutes before the chequered flag was shown.
In the round-up: Radio ban potentially dangerous – Hamilton • Raikkonen criticises “stupid” penalty • Red Bull suspect downforce error
“Pretty uneventful” was Daniel Ricciardo’s generous verdict on F1’s first race in Baku. Nico Rosberg won with ease while Lewis Hamilton hit trouble again.
Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen gained the most places during the European Grand Prix, while Sergio Perez made a pass he didn’t need to.
Williams produced the fastest pit stops again but they weren’t quick enough to make Felipe Massa’s two-stop strategy work.