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George Russell led from lights out to flag in Baku to secure his eighth career win, holding off a late charge from Max Verstappen.  |  AFP

George Russell fends off Max Verstappen for thrilling Azerbaijan GP victory

George Russell held off a late surge from Max Verstappen to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes, as Isack Hadjar claimed a dramatic podium on his F1 return.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris blamed a lack of top speed after qualifying eighth and fifth for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.  |  AFP

GAMEDAY | Max Verstappen and Lando Norris blame straight-line speed after poor Baku qualifying

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were left frustrated after straight-line speed issues compromised their grid positions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

McLaren’s Lando Norris pulled no punches on Formula One’s new Madrid circuit after an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car robbed him of a Spanish Grand Prix victory, leaving him to finish third behind Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.  |  AFP

F1 drivers slam 'boring' Madrid circuit after snore-fest Spanish Grand Prix

Lando Norris and fellow F1 drivers have criticised the new Madrid circuit after a processional Spanish Grand Prix highlighted poor track design and a lack of overtaking.

George Russell drove for Mercedes during practice sessions at the new Madriring circuit ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.  |  AFP

George Russell warns of extreme tyre degradation ahead of Spanish Grand Prix at new Madriring

Mercedes driver George Russell jokes that high tyre wear at the new Madriring circuit could push teams into a six-stop strategy for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli aims to build on his historic Monza victory as Formula 1 heads to Madrid's new semi-street circuit.  |  AFP

Kimi Antonelli prepares for unique Madrid challenge following historic Monza triumph

Fresh from winning at Monza, 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli faces a new test at the newly built Madring circuit for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Mercedes youngster Kimi Antonelli celebrates a historic and emotional home victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.  |  AFP

Italian GP talking points: Kimi Antonelli claims sensational Monza victory as Ferrari flop at home

Kimi Antonelli thrilled his home crowd by winning the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid, while Ferrari’s title hopes evaporated amid strategy errors and internal strife.

Lewis Hamilton arrived at Monza driving a rare vintage Ferrari F40 featuring engine production number 44 ahead of the Italian GP.  |  Backpagepix
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Lewis Hamilton arrives at Monza in vintage Ferrari looking for vintage performance

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton made a stylish arrival at Monza in a rare Ferrari F40 ahead of his bid for a record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will seek a record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory as he races on home tarmac for Ferrari.  |  AFP
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Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton targets record Monza win as engine penalties loom

Lewis Hamilton targets a historic sixth Monza victory as Ferrari debut an upgraded engine ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris celebrated a brilliant Dutch Grand Prix victory at Zandvoort, overcoming tough conditions and title rival Kimi Antonelli.  |  AFP

Lando Norris wins thrilling final Dutch Grand Prix as Max Verstappen crashes

Lando Norris secured back-to-back victories at Zandvoort in a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix featured by a huge crash for local hero Max Verstappen.

George Russell put\ his Mercedes on pole for Saturday's sprint race at Zandvoort, edging out Lando Norris in a tight qualifying session.  |  AFP

George Russell nabs Zandvoort sprint pole as F1 returns at Dutch Grand Prix

Mercedes driver George Russell beats Lando Norris to claim Sprint pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli finishing fifth.