Hadjar’s radio response impresses Red Bull boss on Baku return
Isack Hadjar finished third on his return from injury in Azerbaijan, but his response to a team radio call particularly impressed Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies.
Isack Hadjar finished third on his return from injury in Azerbaijan, but his response to a team radio call particularly impressed Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies.
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Rafael Camara’s Baku victory has stretched his Formula 2 championship lead after a penalty cost Alex Dunne the race win.
Baku’s race-day forecast offers some relief from Friday’s strong winds, but a noticeable breeze and hazy skies are still expected.
Sergio Perez is set to start 20th in Azerbaijan after receiving a three-place grid penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri during qualifying.
Carlos Sainz is 14th on the provisional Azerbaijan Grand Prix grid after receiving a five-place penalty for failing to slow sufficiently under yellow flags in qualifying.
Zak Brown would welcome the chance to work with Max Verstappen at McLaren, but his expression of interest comes alongside support for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri—not an announced transfer.
Lewis Hamilton wants clearer FIA guidance and full power through Baku’s final fast bends after a near-miss with Liam Lawson, for which he was reportedly reprimanded.
Jamie Chadwick completed 32 testing laps at Portimão in the 2025 Williams. According to the team, the session yielded data for the planned F1 return to the circuit in 2027.
George Russell also topped the second free practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli made it a Mercedes one-two; Max Verstappen finished third.