The stewards did not get involved when Max Verstappen and George Russell collided on the first lap of the Azerbaijan GP sprint race. Was that the right call?
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Sainz admits he’s in “damage limitation” mode as he lacks confidence in car
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted he’s experiencing difficulties with his car’s handling after finishing fifth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race.
Scrap sprint races and go back to the regular format, Verstappen tells F1
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Posted onMax Verstappen tells Formula 1 to scrap sprint races, revert to the regular grand prix format and concentrate on making the competition closer.
AlphaTauri fined after overruling Tsunoda and sending damaged car onto track
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Posted onThe Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards fined AlphaTauri for sending Yuki Tsunoda’s car onto the track in an unsafe condition, ignoring their driver’s objections.
Alonso’s DRS worked in race but he doubts Aston Martin have “bullet-proof” fix
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Posted onFernando Alonso admits he isn’t sure Aston Martin have solved the problems with their Drag Reduction System ahead of tomorrow’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Russell ‘very surprised how angry Verstappen was’ after pair’s collision
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Posted onGeorge Russell was surprised Max Verstappen confronted him angrily after Saturday’s sprint race, saying: “I thought he was coming to say ‘good battle’.”
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying session at Baku City Circuit.
Leclerc reveals near-miss with “a cat in the middle of the road” in sprint race
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Posted onCharles Leclerc revealed he encountered a “cat” during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race, which television coverage incorrectly referred to as a “cut”.
Furious Verstappen brands Russell a ‘d*******’ after sprint race clash
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Posted onMax Verstappen was left fuming at George Russell after the pair collided on the first lap of the sprint race.
Perez passes Leclerc for sprint race win, Verstappen third in damaged car
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Posted onSergio Perez took victory in the sprint race for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after overtaking Charles Leclerc and pulling away from the Ferrari driver with ease.
Rate the race: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race
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Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race.
F1’s standing restart procedure changed following crashes and “dangerous” near-miss
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Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed a change to its procedure for standing restarts following the incidents which occured at the Australian Grand Prix.
Sargeant withdrawn from sprint race as Alpine confirms pit lane starts for Ocon
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Posted onOnly 19 drivers will start today’s Formula 1 sprint race in Azerbaijan as Williams have withdrawn Logan Sargeant’s car.
F1 extends Azerbaijan Grand Prix contract to 2026
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Posted onThe Azerbaijan Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least the 2026 season after the series announced a contract extension with the Baku race promoters.
Leclerc relieved last-lap qualifying crash “doesn’t have any consequence”
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Posted onCharles Leclerc was relieved his crash on the final lap of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race did not cost him pole position.
Leclerc claims sprint race pole ahead of Red Bull pair despite last-lap crash
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc took his second pole position of the weekend in Azerbaijan despite crashing on his final lap in the new sprint race qualifying session.
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix sprint race starting grid
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Posted onCharles Leclerc has taken provisional pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Ferrari sprint race ahead of Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen.
Perez admits “horrible” Australian GP qualifying “really knocked my confidence”
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Posted onSergio Perez says he is rebuilding his confidence after his disastrous Saturday at the Australian Grand Prix four weeks ago.
Ferrari have the Friday feeling but know the race is their “weak point”
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onCharles Leclerc and Ferrari hold the advantage into Sunday’s grand prix, but it will be tough for them to emulate their success on Saturday.
Quirk of new rules means no Q3 for Norris and Tsunoda on Saturday
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Posted onLando Norris and Yuki Tsunoda will not be able to take part in Q3 during tomorrow’s sprint race qualifying session due to a quirk of Formula 1’s new rules.