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The Latest Breaking News from Baku

Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix returns to Baku street circuit, with a new sprint race and Red Bull in form

After a four-week break, F1 is back and will race around the Azerbaijan capital. Can anyone stop Red Bull's dominance?

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Fernando Alonso responds to rumours that he’s dating Taylor Swift following her split from Joe Alwyn

‘I’m just focused on Baku and racing,’ he said

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Alonso: Top F1 teams have "only things to lose" in Baku F1 sprint weekend

The new sprint format, which will leave a sole practice session over the weekend as Saturday's sessions have been switched to sprint qualifying and race sessions, will be put to the test for the first time in Baku before being used in five more races this year.

Autosport · Apr 27, 2023

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Alonso: Top F1 teams have "only things to lose" in Baku sprint weekend

Motorsport · Apr 27, 2023

Jehan Daruvala eyeing Azerbaijan podium hat-trick

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian race driver Jehan Daruvala will be eyeing his third consecutive Azerbaijan podium as Formula 2 returns to action at the Baku city circuit after a month-long break.

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023

FIA shortens Baku DRS zone for F1 Azerbaijan GP

Last year the second of two DRS activation points was drawn 347 metres past Turn 20, the final flat-out kink leading onto Baku's ultra-long main straight.

Autosport · Apr 27, 2023

2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix session timings and preview

Baku has been home to some of the most thrilling races in the last few years and the rejigged format means there is a good chance that this trend will continue in 2023.

Motorsport · Apr 27, 2023

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Oscar Piastri and McLaren ready to continue momentum at F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri scored his first F1 championship points last time out in Australia, finishing eighth in his home grand prix, and he's keen to add more in Baku.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

The F1 rule details that will define new sprint format plans

So, with F1 having approved plans on Tuesday for an overhaul of its sprint race weekend format, teams will now be studying the revised regulations to ensure that they are on the front foot and ready to go into battle in Baku this weekend.

Motorsport · Apr 26, 2023

The rule details that will define F1's new sprint format plans

So, with F1 having approved plans on Tuesday for an overhaul of its sprint race weekend format, teams will be studying the revised regulations to ensure that they are on the front foot and ready to go into battle in Baku this weekend.

Autosport · Apr 26, 2023

The areas each team must address ahead of 2023 F1 development war

A fallow period on-track belies teams working to sign off upgrades to be manufactured and freighted to Azerbaijan.

Autosport · Apr 26, 2023

F1 reveal Sprint format changes ahead of Azerbaijan GP after Max Verstappen criticism

The likes of Max Verstappen have criticised Formula 1's sprint format - but the controversial race will take place at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku this weekend

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

The areas each F1 team must address ahead of 2023 development war

A fallow period on-track belies teams working to sign off upgrades to be manufactured and freighted to Azerbaijan.

Motorsport · Apr 26, 2023

Podcast: Mercedes' F1 tech rethink, Aston Martin success & Baku sprint changes

Mercedes’ ongoing troubles in F1’s new ground-effect era are the subject of GP Racing’s cover story this month, written by Pat Symonds – formerly Michael Schumacher’s race engineer and one of the consultants responsible for F1’s new ruleset.

Autosport · Apr 25, 2023

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Autosport · Apr 25, 2023

Melbourne crash won't delay Alpine's Baku F1 upgrade

Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly made heavy contact with the wall after they touched following the final grid restart in Melbourne.

Motorsport · Apr 25, 2023

Melbourne F1 crash won't delay Alpine's Baku upgrade

Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly made heavy contact with the wall after they touched following the final grid restart in Melbourne.

Autosport · Apr 24, 2023

F1 teams “nervous” about extra strain of Baku sprint damage

Baku is the first F1 sprint event to be held on a street circuit, and the chances of accidents occurring have been ramped up by the decision to make the sprint a standalone event.

Motorsport · Apr 24, 2023

F1 teams "nervous" about extra strain of Baku sprint damage

Baku is the first F1 sprint event to be held on a street circuit, and the chances of accidents occurring have been ramped up by the decision to make the sprint a standalone event.

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Autosport · Apr 24, 2023

2023 F1 Azerbaijan GP – How to watch, sprint race, session timings and more

F1 sparks back into life after a month-long break due to the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix. The Baku event begins a run of five races across six weeks, while the majority of teams are expected to deliver a raft of upgrades in the coming rounds which may shake-up…

France 24 · Apr 23, 2023

Azerbaijan sets up checkpoint on land link between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan on Sunday set up a checkpoint on the only land link between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, sparking an angry response from Yerevan.

Motorsport · Apr 22, 2023

Ferrari: Focusing on F1 rivals' form in Baku would be "a mistake"

One-lap form will be especially important in Baku as the sprint event will have its own qualifying session on Saturday, so drivers and teams will have to get it right twice.

Autosport · Apr 22, 2023

Ferrari: Focusing on F1 rival form in Baku would be "a mistake"

One-lap form will be especially important in Baku as the sprint event will have its own qualifying session on Saturday, so drivers and teams will have to get it right twice.

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023

Max Verstappen concern as two rival F1 team chiefs predict "chaos" and "mayhem"

Verstappen has been one of the most vocal critics of the low reward for high risk F1 Sprint format, and team bosses across the paddock are expecting the first of 2023 to be action-packed

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2023

Cohen Meets Aliyev in Baku amid Tension with Tehran

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen held consultations in Baku with senior Azerbaijani officials, before heading to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to inaugurate his country’s embassy there, in a move that would anger Tehran. Cohen met on Wednesday with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the presidential palace, a month after…

Autosport · Apr 19, 2023

Alpine confident of bringing the fight to Mercedes in F1 2023

Alpine overtook McLaren to finish fourth in 2022 and for this year its target was to be closer to third place than to fifth.

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