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Five things to look out for at the F1 Azerbaijan GP

Baku celebrates its 10th anniversary on the F1 calendar this weekend

Motorsport

Got an F1 ticket? Azerbaijan may give you a visa at the airport

Azerbaijan is offering visa-on-arrival to eligible foreign visitors travelling for the 2026 Formula 1 race in Baku, including Indian passport holders. Travellers arriving between August 25 and September 30 can use the facility if they carry a valid race ticket, proof of purchase or approved accreditation; others must use Azerbaijan’s…

The Economic Times

Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades

The Silver Arrows took pole for each of the opening 10 rounds of F1 2026, but has not taken any in the four since

Autosport

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Azerbaijan offers F1 fans visas on arrival for Baku Grand Prix

Baku has implemented a simplified visa entry procedure for international visitors planning to attend the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From 25 August to 30 September, eligible travellers can obtain a visa on arrival at the country’s international airports.

Euronews

F1 Azerbaijan GP is on a Saturday in 2026, here's why

Baku will host its 2026 contest on Saturday 26 September

Motorsport

F2 bulks up Baku schedule with extra feature race – is this a clue for F1’s future?

There will be more points than expected on offer for F2 drivers in Baku, but does the change to the schedule just days before the next round provide a clue about the F1 calendar?

Motorsport

F2 adds extra Baku feature race and insists Qatar, Abu Dhabi still on – what does this mean for F1?

The F1 feeder series will host an additional qualifying session and feature race in Baku, but does this offer any hint about the end of the 2026 season?

Autosport

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Who slept worst last night: Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz drew criticism via his ambassadorial role for Madring and his race in the Spanish GP. It came as a culmination of a frustrating few months for the four-time grand prix winner whose plan to return to fighting at the front in F1 seems further away than ever

Motorsport

Welcome to the ‘car-killer’ Madring: F1’s ‘craziest circuit’ debuts as drivers warn of big crashes

Hosting the Spanish Grand Prix, the 22-turn street circuit is described as a mix of Baku’s tight and Jeddah’s rapid corners and will pose a big challenge this weekend

The Independent UK

A Giant Horn Grew from a Man's Cheek and What Sat Underneath It Turned Out to Be Cancer

Surgeons in Baku removed a giant keratin horn from a man's right cheek. Pathology then found squamous cell carcinoma sitting at its base.

Medical Daily

How a quiz show and a dream took Azerbaijan's Sabah to the Champions League

Azerbaijan’s Sabah Football Club have unexpectedly qualified for the UEFA Champions League, making it one of its most historic achievements to date.

Euronews

Baku upgrade will not fix Williams' 2026 F1 struggles - Alex Albon

It has been a tough F1 season for Williams and Albon doesn't expect the Baku upgrades to magically fix it

Motorsport

French national's spying conviction upheld by Azerbaijan court

An Azerbaijani appeal court has upheld the 10-year sentence of a French national, Martin Ryan, for “espionage", in a case that arose against a backdrop of tensions between Paris and Baku.

Radio France Internationale

Nikita Sehrawat clinches 57kg silver; Kamna, Garima bag bronze at U17 World Championships

Nikita Sehrawat won a silver medal in the 57kg division after a tough final bout. Kamna Babal secured a bronze medal in the 49kg category with a close victory. Garima also claimed a bronze medal in the 73kg division with a dominant performance. The Indian contingent achieved strong podium finishes…

The Economic Times

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Israel's move to recognise Armenian genocide stalls under regional pressure

The Israeli parliament's decision to postpone a vote on recognising the Armenian genocide by Ottoman Turkey is being seen as a triumph for regional diplomacy, as Azerbaijan in particular seeks to avert a further escalation in tensions between its close allies.

Radio France Internationale

Germany looks to Azerbaijan as Armenia ties shift regional relationships

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have signed a series of economic agreements aimed at deepening Berlin's access to Baku's gas reserves and transit routes. The deal comes as Germany works to diversify its energy supply, and as Azerbaijan balances a Europe-leaning Armenia against a recently repaired…

Euronews

Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible meeting over Ukraine

Azerbaijan’s president revealed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku at the same time earlier in July, but that Azerbaijan’s authorities were neither notified nor aware of the meeting, which might have involved discussions over Ukraine.

Euronews

Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha

Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe.

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Euronews

Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says

President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024.

The Economic Times

Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan organises first-ever 'Great Indian Mango Festival' in Baku

The Indian Embassy in Baku hosted a Great Indian Mango Festival on Sunday. This event introduced Azerbaijan to India's celebrated 'King of Fruits'. Visitors eagerly sampled premium Indian mango varieties, including Alphonso and Kesar. Ambassador Abhay Kumar highlighted the cultural and people-to-people ties between both nations. The festival showcased India's…

Euronews

'This passion makes me feel alive': Tango finds an unexpected welcome in Azerbaijan's capital city

You might not expect to feel the pulse of Argentinian music echoing through the narrow streets of Baku, but the Azerbaijan capital's inner city, Icherisheher, has been transformed by a Tango-loving dance troupe

Euronews

EU looks to South Caucasus for solutions as von der Leyen holds talks with President Aliyev

Von der Leyen begins her South Caucasus tour in Baku as the EU steps up engagement on regional stability, energy and connectivity.

Euronews

Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's orbit.

Euronews

Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana

In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services.

Euronews

Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

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