Qualifying tactics targeted in new clampdown on slow driving at pit exit and end of lap
Formula 1 drivers have been warned not to drive excessively slowly on the track in a new clampdown on qualifying tactics.
Williams drivers hope Bakuâs tunnel effect will mitigate carâs wind sensitivity
George Russell and Nicholas Latifi hope the aerodynamic sensitivity of their car is not exposed by the strong winds forecast for this weekendâs Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Giovinazzi eager to extend Alfa Romeo deal after grabbing first point of 2021
Antonio Giovinazzi is keen to extend his contract with Alfa Romeo after scoring the teamâs first point of 2021 at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Verstappen: Rivals trying to slow us down with flexi-wing complaints
Max Verstappen says Red Bull have nothing to fear from rivals who have suggested their flexing rear wings could face a protest this weekend.
Tsunoda âdidnât enjoyâ first experience of new training regime after Red Bull moved him to Italy
Red Bull told Yuki Tsunoda during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend he would move from the UK to Italy in order to better embed him with his AlphaTauri team.
McLaren expect FIA to use new âdotsâ to take action against flexi-wings in Baku
The FIA has introduced a new system for monitoring rear wing deflection this weekend using dot-shaped stickers positioned on the carsâ bodywork.
Verstappen leads the Ferraris as practice begins in Baku
Monaco Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen got his weekend at the Baku City Circuit off to a promising start by leading the first practice session.
Azerbaijan GP
Practice Session 1
Pos No Driver Car Best lap Gap Laps
1 33 Max Verstappen Red Bull-Honda 1:43.184s - 19
2 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:43.227s 0.043s 20
3 55 Carlos Sainz Jnr Ferrari 1:43.521s 0.337s 20
4 11 Sergio Perez Red Bull-Honda 1:43.630s 0.446s 17
5 3 Daniel Ricciardo McLaren-Mercedes 1:43.732s 0.548s 24
6 10 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri-Honda 1:43.757s 0.573s 23
7 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:43.893s 0.709s 19
8 4 Lando Norris McLaren-Mercedes 1:43.996s 0.812s 20
9 77 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:44.891s 1.707s 20
10 7 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo-Ferrari 1:44.943s 1.759s 18
11 14 Fernando Alonso Alpine-Renault 1:45.084s 1.900s 24
12 99 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo-Ferrari 1:45.092s 1.908s 20
13 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin-Mercedes 1:45.234s 2.050s 22
14 22 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri-Honda 1:45.384s 2.200s 25
15 5 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin-Mercedes 1:45.415s 2.231s 23
16 31 Esteban Ocon Alpine-Renault 1:45.446s 2.262s 23
17 63 George Russell Williams-Mercedes 1:45.452s 2.268s 23
18 6 Nicholas Latifi Williams-Mercedes 1:45.774s 2.590s 21
19 47 Mick Schumacher Haas-Ferrari 1:46.899s 3.715s 20
20 9 Nikita Mazepin Haas-Ferrari 1:46.945s 3.761s 18
New engines fitted to all 14 Mercedes and Ferrari-powered cars
Formula 1âs engine manufacturers are pursuing different paths with the introduction of new hardware for this weekendâs race.
Pirelli confident new 2022 tyres will address Coulthardâs degradation complaints
Pirelliâs head of motorsport Mario Isola is confident the new tyres it is developing for the 2022 F1 season will reduce how much drivers have to manage their rubber during races.
Perez leads Red Bull one-two but no Mercedes in top 10
Sergio Perez led a one-two for Red Bull in second practice, while the highest-placed Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton was a lowly 11th.
Azerbaijan GP
Practice Session 2
Pos No Driver Car Best lap Gap Laps
1 11 Sergio Perez Red Bull-Honda 1:42.115s - 21
2 33 Max Verstappen Red Bull-Honda 1:42.216s 0.101s 22
3 55 Carlos Sainz Jnr Ferrari 1:42.243s 0.128s 24
4 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:42.436s 0.321s 22
5 10 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri-Honda 1:42.534s 0.419s 26
6 14 Fernando Alonso Alpine-Renault 1:42.693s 0.578s 24
7 99 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo-Ferrari 1:42.941s 0.826s 25
8 4 Lando Norris McLaren-Mercedes 1:43.018s 0.903s 24
9 31 Esteban Ocon Alpine-Renault 1:43.020s 0.905s 23
10 22 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri-Honda 1:43.130s 1.015s 25
11 44 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:43.156s 1.041s 24
12 7 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo-Ferrari 1:43.220s 1.105s 23
13 3 Daniel Ricciardo McLaren-Mercedes 1:43.298s 1.183s 23
14 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin-Mercedes 1:43.812s 1.697s 21
15 5 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin-Mercedes 1:43.881s 1.766s 22
16 77 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:44.184s 2.069s 22
17 63 George Russell Williams-Mercedes 1:44.557s 2.442s 24
18 9 Nikita Mazepin Haas-Ferrari 1:45.563s 3.448s 23
19 47 Mick Schumacher Haas-Ferrari 1:46.095s 3.980s 11
20 6 Nicholas Latifi Williams-Mercedes 1:46.983s 4.868s 5
Puzzled Hamilton says âthere was no more time in itâ after ending practice 11th
Lewis Hamilton doubts he could have lapped much quicker after ending Fridayâs practice session in Azerbaijan outside of the top 10.
Mercedes should âkeep their mouths shutâ over wing protest â Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner warned Mercedes not to protest their cars in Azerbaijan.
âSomething fundamentally wrongâ with Mercedes â Bottas
After two frustrating practice sessions, Valtteri Bottas says Mercedesâ pace at Baku shows they have a serious problem.
Singapore Grand Prix cancelled, three replacement races under consideration
The Singapore Grand Prix will not take place for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.