Max Verstappen says last weekend’s race was not the first time McLaren used a controversial rear wing and wants the FIA to clarify its legality.
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Hamilton explains suspension set-up change behind “miserable” Baku weekend
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Posted onLewis Hamilton says a minor set-up change made before qualifying in Baku had completely the wrong effect to what the team expected.
Piastri needs “crazy” results to become title contender despite Baku win
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Posted onOscar Piastri says he’s “under no illusion” about being a competitor for the world championship despite winning last time out in Baku.
FIA taking new look at flexing bodywork amid intrigue over McLaren’s rear wing
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Posted onFormula 1’s governing body is considering whether rules changes are needed after footage emerged of McLaren’s rear wing deforming in Baku.
Norris knew Verstappen broke VSC rules in Baku because he did the same in Melbourne
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Posted onF1’s stewards overlooked Lando Norris and others breaking the Virtual Safety Car rules in Melbourne, but will take a tougher line after Baku.
Mercedes planning major upgrade for United States Grand Prix
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Posted onMercedes intend to introduce the next significant upgrade for their W15 at next month’s United States Grand Prix.
How RB used Tsunoda for “teamwork” after car was damaged on first lap
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Posted onRB left Yuki Tsunoda on track for “teamwork” as he lapped up to four seconds off his team mate’s pace due to his first lap damage.
McLaren achieved a unique feat with Piastri’s second win
2024 Singapore GP stats and facts
Posted onMcLaren achieved a unique feat in Baku while Franco Colapinto scored the best result for an Argentinian driver since 2000. More Azerbaijan Grand Prix stats and facts.
“The car is just jumping”: Why Verstappen couldn’t stop Norris catching him
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Posted onMax Verstappen’s radio messages show Red Bull did not expect he would be unable to pass Lando Norris after his pit stop, which stored up problems for later in the race.
How frustrated Hamilton spent 24 laps stuck behind Bearman in “a horror race”
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Posted onLewis Hamilton’s radio messages from Baku reveal how he struggled to break free of the midfield as he grappled with overheating tyres.
2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onTwo rookies soared in Baku while two champions struggled. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1 drivers surprised race control waited before deploying VSC after Sainz-Perez crash
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers questioned why race control waited over a minute to deploy the Virtual Safety Car after yesterday’s heavy crash in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Norris slates critics for “talking nonsense” over his Q1 exit in Baku
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Posted onLando Norris said his elimination in the first round of qualifying for the Azerbaijan GP was ‘one of the most unfair things that has happened in a long time.’
Verstappen says ill-handling Red Bull was on three wheels in most corners
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Posted onMax Verstappen says his Red Bull was handling so badly in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix his wheels lost contact with the ground in some corners.
Piastri defeats Leclerc with a little help from Norris as roles reverse at McLaren
2024 Azerbaijan GP report
Posted onOscar Piastri claimed his second grand prix victory in style thanks to a bold pass on Charles Leclerc and assistance from team mate Lando Norris.
Should Sainz and Perez have avoided penalties for their Azerbaijan GP crash?
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Posted onSergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr were cleared over their crash in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. But should the stewards have held one of them responsible?
Why Leclerc rued Ferrari’s strategy after Piastri passed him to win
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Posted onCharles Leclerc was leading by almost six seconds when he made his pit stop, so how did he manage to lose the lead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
Piastri ignored his race engineer to pull off race-winning pass on Leclerc
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Posted onOscar Piastri revealed he disregarded an instruction from his race engineer to pull off the overtaking move which won him the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg says backing off for crash cost him final points to Hamilton and Bearman
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Posted onNico Hulkenberg thought the race was going to be red-flagged when he saw the crash scene on lap 50, and lost places because he slowed down.
Verstappen and three others given warnings for overtaking under Virtual Safety Car
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Posted onMax Verstappen and three other drivers have received formal warnings for overtaking cars under Virtual Safety Car conditions at the end of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.