Baku has Verstappen smelling blood in the water, McLaren hearing 'Jaws' theme
For as dominant as McLaren has been in 2025, Max Verstappen shouldn't be anywhere near the title fit. After his Baku win, though, he's in it.
Formula 1
22nd September 2025
What the teams said – Race day in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
All the key moments from the Azerbaijan GP
Azerbaijan’s Baku City Circuit played host to another action-packed Grand Prix last weekend, one that brought back-to-back wins for Max Verstappen, multiple crashes for championship leader Oscar Piastri, a stunning podium for Williams racer Carlos Sainz and much more...
Piastri 'drops ball' but did Norris miss opportunity?
Lando Norris finished seventh after Oscar Piastri crashed in Azerbaijan. Was this a missed opportunity or the result of a difficult set of circumstances?.
Verstappen doesn't rule out F1 title chance
Max Verstappen has not ruled out the chance to win a fifth Formula 1 world title as he closes the gap to leader Oscar Piastri in the drivers' championship with his dominant victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Sainz: Baku podium feels better than the rest
Williams driver Carlos Sainz said his third-place finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix felt even better than the first podium result of his career.
Even Schumacher made errors like Piastri - Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is convinced Oscar Piastri's disastrous Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a one-off, saying all the great drivers -- including seven-time champion Michael Schumacher -- have had comparable weekends.
Hamilton to apologise to Leclerc over P8 swap
Lewis Hamilton said he will apologise to Charles Leclerc following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after he misjudged an attempt to give eighth position back to his Ferrari teammate on the final lap of the race.
Catch up on the Azerbaijan GP as Verstappen wins
Max Verstappen dominated the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out on the opening lap.
Piastri bemoans 'silly mistakes' after crashing out in Baku
Oscar Piastri was left frustrated by the “lapses in judgement” and “silly mistakes” that combined to end his Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the opening lap.
Verstappen hails 'fantastic' Azerbaijan win after dominant performance
Max Verstappen admits his lights-to-flag victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was "fantastic" having comfortably controlled Sunday's race to take back-to-back Formula 1 wins.
Sainz emulates Prost with third team podium
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.
Sainz revels in magical Baku podium for Williams
Carlos Sainz scored his first podium for Williams by finishing third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Norris insists P7 in Baku ‘not a missed opportunity’
Lando Norris has given his reaction to a challenging Grand Prix for McLaren in Azerbaijan, arguing that he “couldn’t have done anything more” than his seventh-place finish following team mate Oscar Piastri’s first-lap accident.
FIA post-race press conference – Azerbaijan
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. George Russell (Mercedes), 3. Carlos Sainz (Williams).
Leclerc and Hamilton offer verdict on Ferrari's Azerbaijan performance
Charles Leclerc insists that Ferrari has "got to react" after a disappointing Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite a double points finish for the Scuderia.
Unwell Russell ‘had to bring my A-game’ to take Baku podium
George Russell reflected that he’s “looking forward to a bit of rest” after battling with illness en route to a second-place finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Piastri takes blame for 'errors' in Baku crash
Oscar Piastri took full blame for his race-ending accident on the opening lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which saw him drop six points in the drivers' championship to McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
21st September 2025
Verstappen wins in Baku; Russell, Sainz on the podium
Max Verstappen took victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as McLaren's chaotic weekend on the streets of Baku continued with Oscar Piastri crashing out on the opening lap and Lando Norris securing seventh place.
AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from the Azerbaijan GP
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 in Baku.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Azerbaijan
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Watch a dramatic race start in Baku as Piastri crashes
Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix got off to a dramatic start, with Max Verstappen holding the lead but Oscar Piastri tumbling down the order and crashing out.
Crawford aids title bid with impressive Baku victory
Jak Crawford converted pole position into a hard-fought victory after being forced to hold off a charging Joshua Duerksen across the line in Sunday’s entertaining Baku F2 Feature Race.
Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP over Russell and Sainz
Max Verstappen claimed a lights-to-flag victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Lando Norris closed the gap to title rival Oscar Piastri to 25 points after the Drivers’ Championship leader crashed out on the opening lap.
DRIVER OF THE DAY: Sainz wins vote with Williams podium
He's not always had the best of luck in his first season with Williams, but in Baku that was all forgotten as Carlos Sainz scored his maiden podium for his new team.
Verstappen wins in Baku after Piastri crashes out
Max Verstappen wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Lando Norris seventh after Oscar Piastri crashes out on the first lap.
Catch up on Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen wins as Russell, Sainz podium
Catch up on lap-by-lap commentary of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Max Verstappen takes his sixth career grand slam, and Carlos Sainz makes it on the podium.
Piastri crashes out of Azerbaijan GP on Lap 1
Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the first lap of the race, handing a massive chance for Lando Norris to reignite the title fight.
McLaren boss on Verstappen title chances: 'YES!'
Max Verstappen is still a threat to McLaren's drivers in the Formula 1 championship this year, according to Andrea Stella.
Briatore reveals contenders for second Alpine seat in 2026
Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has given the clearest indication yet that either Franco Colapinto or Paul Aron will take the second seat at the team in 2026.
Can Hamilton shake off his Baku bad luck?
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at Lewis Hamilton's surprising struggles in Azerbaijan, ahead of the seven-time champ's first race there for Ferrari.
'Norris misses opportunity in chaotic qualifying'
McLaren have work to do after a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying session in which more than a quarter of the field crashed.
Hamilton and Leclerc react to dramatic Baku Qualifying for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has described his “big shock” at dropping out in the Q2 phase during Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, believing that he had the pace to “fight for the top three”.
Verstappen reflects on Baku pole lap after incident-packed session
Max Verstappen has offered his verdict on a thrilling and incident-packed Qualifying session after claiming pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Ocon disqualified from Azerbaijan GP Qualifying
Esteban Ocon has been disqualified from Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after it was deemed that his Haas car had breached F1’s Technical Regulations.
Beganovic earns maiden F2 win in Baku
Dino Beganovic was in supreme form around the Baku City Circuit, controlling the Formula 2 Sprint Race from start to finish for his first win in the championship.
Sainz thrilled with P2 in remarkable Baku Qualifying
Despite just missing out on pole position, Carlos Sainz was over the moon with his Qualifying performance in Baku for Williams.
Verstappen bags pole amidst a record six red flags in Baku
Baku threw up a frantic Qualifying session featuring a record six red flags. But through it all, Max Verstappen emerged as comfortably quickest, grabbing his sixth pole position of the season. The top 10 was mixed behind him though, with plenty to talk about after a very entertaining session.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on final practice and Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Baku.
Lawson celebrates 'amazing' top three start in Baku
Liam Lawson achieved the best Qualifying result of his Formula 1 career ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as he capitalised on the chaos of the session to take third position.
What To Watch For in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Baku.
What are the tactical options for the Azerbaijan GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams in the Italian Grand Prix in Baku.
Sainz dreaming of fairytale podium in Baku
Carlos Sainz is dreaming of a fairytale podium for Williams after claiming a shock front row start for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Norris denies suggestion of missed opportunity
Lando Norris denied the suggestion he had blown a big opportunity to reset his title fight with Oscar Piastri by scraping the wall at the end of Q3 on Saturday.
Piastri on Baku crash: I'll try claw back points
Championship leader Oscar Piastri expects to have an opportunity to claw back a good result after his dramatic crash that put him out of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1 chaos! Verstappen on pole, Piastri 1 of 6 crashes
Max Verstappen denied Carlos Sainz and Williams a shock pole position in one of the great Formula 1 qualifying sessions, featuring six red flags.
Hamilton in 'shock' Q2 exit; Leclerc crashes out
Lewis Hamilton suffered a shock exit from Q2 in a dramatic qualifying session that also saw his teammate Charles Leclerc crash out.
AS IT HAPPENED: Drama-filled Azerbaijan Qualifying
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Watch as Colapinto crashes out of Qualifying in Baku
Franco Colapinto's Qualifying ambitions were ruined in a bizarre incident that closed out Q1 at the Baku City Circuit, marking the third red flag in a heavily disrupted start to the session.
Watch Leclerc crash out of dramatic Baku Qualifying
Charles Leclerc's day came to an early end as he drove head-on into the barrier during Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, cutting his streak of pole positions at the Baku circuit short.
Watch Piastri hit the wall in Azerbaijan Qualifying
Oscar Piastri became the sixth driver to crash out of Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as he hit the wall in Q3, leaving him to face an uphill battle from his worst grid position of the season.
Verstappen denies Sainz pole as Piastri crashes in Qualifying
Max Verstappen denied Carlos Sainz a shock pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out.
Relive Azerbaijan GP Qualifying as Verstappen grabs pole
Max Verstappen took pole position in a remarkable Qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with a wealth of drivers falling victim to the narrow Baku streets throughout the session.
Verstappen grabs pole for Azerbaijan GP as Piastri crashes out in F1 qualifying chaos
Misjudgment and error left Formula One’s leading lights flailing on the streets of Baku, but Max Verstappen delivered pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with the control and precision execution that was a salutary reminder of the mental strength that backs his undoubted talent.
Verstappen takes pole after record six red flags
Max Verstappen takes pole position after an extraordinary qualifying session featuring a record six red flags at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
20th September 2025
F1 Azerbaijan GP extended until 2030
Formula 1 has announced a four-year extension for Baku's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, keeping the race on the calendar through 2030.
Villars to 'renew and refresh FIA' in prez bid
Laura Villars' surprise bid for FIA presidency has been months in the making, according to the Swiss racing driver, and is something she hopes will change the way elections for motor racing's governing body are seen going forward.
AS IT HAPPENED: FP3 for the Azerbaijan GP
Live coverage of the third Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Norris leads Verstappen during FP3 in Baku
Lando Norris headed Free Practice 3 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading Max Verstappen and title rival Oscar Piastri ahead of Qualifying.
Catch up on FP3 in Baku as Norris leads the way
Lando Norris bounced back from his visit to the wall at the Baku City Circuit during FP2 by setting the pace in Saturday’s final practice session.
Formula 1 to continue racing in Azerbaijan until 2030
F1 is set to keep coming back to Baku for a further four years following the extension.
Norris tops Baku final practice over Verstappen
Lando Norris set the pace in final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Norris admits he enjoys 'good guy' persona
Lando Norris admits he wants to be seen as a "good guy" amid the tension of his battle for the world championship.
Alonso hints 2026 could be his last year in F1
Fernando Alonso has opened up on the possibility of 2026 being his final Formula 1 season, with new regulations set to come into play.
Hadjar future decision to come ‘much later in the season’ – Permane
Isack Hadjar has been hotly tipped to step up to Red Bull for 2026 after a stellar rookie campaign with Racing Bulls.
How the Azerbaijan Grand Prix became a modern classic
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix returns 19–21 September 2025. From Sergio Perez’s triumphs to Baku’s flame towers and Old City walls, see why it is now a Formula 1 classic.
'Suddenly there was this enormous fireball' - F1 doctor on races and crashes
Dr Ian Roberts is F1's medical doctor and in 2020 helped rescue Romain Grosjean from a fiery crash.
What the teams said – Friday in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Baku.
Has dominant McLaren’s progress been derailed in Baku?
For the second race on the bounce, Lewis Hamilton headed a Ferrari 1-2 in a practice session as he topped the times on the streets of Azerbaijan's capital Baku. But does the seven-time world champion or his team mate Charles Leclerc have a genuine shot at pole and the win this weekend?.
Does Verstappen hold key to the F1 World Championship?
BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson explains how Max Verstappen could play a vital role in deciding which of the McLaren team-mates, Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri, will be crowned F1 champion in 2025.
‘Max is a huge asset in and outside the car’: Laurent Mekies on taking over at Red Bull
In his first interview since replacing Christian Horner, the Frenchman says his aim is simply to give Max Verstappen the fastest car on the F1 grid. Reaching the pinnacle of any sport might be considered a moment to savour and reflect.
Piastri escapes Baku penalty for infringement
F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri avoided a grid penalty for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite failing to slow for yellow flags during second practice.
Hamilton on Ferrari's strong start: 'Thank the lord'
After topping Friday practice, Lewis Hamilton lauded Ferrari's patience through his recent struggles and summed up his mood in a simple way: "Thank the lord.'".
Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP2 as wall hit ends Norris' session
Lewis Hamilton led a Ferrari 1-2 in Free Practice 2 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Lando Norris' session came to an early end after hitting the barrier.
F2: Jack Crawford takes second pole of 2025 in Baku
Jak Crawford earned his second F2 pole of the season for DAMS Lucas Oil in Azerbaijan, setting a 1m 54.791s early on in Qualifying that turned out to be the quickest time of the day.
Norris left to rue ‘annoying’ FP2 crash in Azerbaijan
Lando Norris had a meeting with the wall during Friday’s second practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, costing him valuable track time as he limped back to the pits for repairs.
Join Hamilton for the fastest lap of Friday practice in Baku
Lewis Hamilton ended the opening day of practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with the fastest time, having led a Ferrari 1-2 over team mate Charles Leclerc in FP2.
Antonelli predicting ‘very tight’ Baku Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli believes that Mercedes can "be in the fight" during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a positive Friday for himself and team mate George Russell.
Bearman says Haas ‘in the fight’ after strong Friday in Baku
Ollie Bearman claimed “we look to be in the fight” after finishing fifth fastest for Haas on Friday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Ferrari ‘really starting to see progress’
Lewis Hamilton was all smiles following Friday’s pair of practice sessions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, declaring that he and Ferrari are “really starting to see the progress come through” in what has been a mixed season so far.
Catch up as Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP2 in Azerbaijan
Lewis Hamilton set the pace in Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading team mate Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari 1-2.
Hamilton tops Baku practice as McLarens falter
Title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both hit the wall in second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton led an impressive Ferrari one-two.
19th September 2025
Norris leads Piastri and Leclerc in first Azerbaijan GP practice
Lando Norris set the pace during Friday’s first practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading the way from McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc following a lengthy red flag.
AS IT HAPPENED: FP2 for the Azerbaijan GP
Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Relive FP1 as Norris fastest from Piastri in Baku
Lando Norris set the pace in Free Practice 1 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from McLaren team mate and title rival Oscar Piastri.
Alonso: 2026 could be my final year in F1
A successful 2026 season would likely be enough to convince Fernando Alonso to retire, the 44-year-old has told Spanish publication AS.
Norris leads the way in Azerbaijan first practice
Lando Norris led the way in a disrupted first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as title rival Oscar Piastri was hampered by an engine issue.
Norris crash 'costly' as Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2
Lando Norris crashes his McLaren as Lewis Hamilton leads Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in Friday practice in Baku.
Leclerc still motivated at Ferrari: 'I love this team'
Charles Leclerc insisted Ferrari's winless run this year has not diminished his belief in the team or his determination to bring the glory days back to Maranello.
Ella Stevens tops the inaugural F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test
Eighteen promising drivers participated in on and off-track activities as part of F1 ACADEMY's inaugural Rookie Test.
AS IT HAPPENED: FP1 for the Azerbaijan GP
Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
What the F1 drivers have been up to during their week off
With a short break after the Italian Grand Prix, here’s a recap of everything Formula 1 drivers have been up to in the lead up to the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME - 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 in Baku.
Bearman to be 'really careful' with penalty points situation
Ollie Bearman conceded he must be “really careful” with his perilous penalty points situation, with the Haas driver just two points from facing a race ban.
Laura Villars, 28, launches FIA presidency bid
Swiss racing driver Laura Villars has launched a surprise bid to become the first woman president of the governing FIA.
Papaya rules and Verstappen's Nordschleife outing
The Formula 1 paddock hits the streets of Baku this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with plenty of topics up for discussion during Thursday's media day.
Can McLaren make F1 title history at the Azerbaijan GP?
When McLaren won the Teams’ Championship last year, it ended a 26-year wait for glory. Courtesy of their dominance so far this season, they will not have to wait anywhere near as long for the next one and thus it’s more a matter of when, not if, they defend their crown...