Sergio Perez: 9 Qualified 7th (Started 6th), Finished 1st Well, Sergio Perez did say it would take five races to settle in at Red Bull. This was the weekend where things finally clicked into gear for the popular Mexican. Sure, Perez would not have won this race without his team-mate’s big tyre puncture late on, but in many ways he […]

Max Verstappen speaks ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Verstappen was leading and in […]

• Joined ESPN in 2009 • An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 • Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University • Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014 For 31 laps the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was not a classic. Max Verstappen moved his way to the front of the pack from third on the grid in the opening 12 […]

Lewis Hamilton’s words echoed around the streets of Baku on Sunday, as the seven-time world champion was gifted a golden opportunity to take back the lead of the championship in Azerbaijan. “We’ve got to remember this is a marathon, not a sprint. Got to be measured, how risky we go,” said Hamilton on his Mercedes team radio before the restart […]

Mick Schumacher questioned whether his team-mate Nikita Mazepin was trying to “kill us” in the closing metres of Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Schumacher, the son of seven-time world champion Michael, moved into Mazepin’s slipstream as they approached speeds of 200mph on the start-finish straight in Baku But in defending 13th place, Russian Mazepin suddenly jinked to the right in a […]

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez won a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix as both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton failed to finish. Sebastian Vettel for Aston Martin and Pierre Gasly for Alpha Tauri completed the unexpected podium after the streets of Baku lived up to their reputation for delivering a dramatic race that saw all hell break loose on the final laps. […]

Sergio Perez revealed he nearly had to retire his Red Bull car before he could win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Perez claimed a dramatic victory in a race which involved a late red flag after his Red Bull teammate crashed out with four laps remaining. That effectively meant the race would be a two-lap sprint to the finish from a […]

The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox F1 fans were left in hysterics as grid villain Nikita Mazepin beat title-chase Lewis Hamilton at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Brit was leading the pack following a lengthy stop for Max Verstappen's crash in the Red Bull at the Baku course. […]

The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Lewis Hamilton suffered a nightmare finish to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after skidding off the track with two laps remaining. The Mercedes star was attempting a move on Sergio Perez at the first corner when he got his angles all wrong. Hamilton […]

Lance Stroll smashes into concrete wall at 200MPH following a puncture to one of his tyres with Aston Martin left wrecked… but driver walks away from high-speed accident unscathed Lance Stroll crashed into the concrete wall at 200mph in Azerbaijan Grand Prix The Aston Martin driver ended up crashing as a consequence of tyre failure Lawrence Stroll went to check […]