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Chiara Martin

Bortolotti’s DTM disqualification dispute could reach the FIA as Grasser’s appeal keeps the Oschersleben result provisional.
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Grasser Racing Team appeal could leave DTM title fight unresolved

Chiara Martin03 mins

The dispute over Mirko Bortolotti’s disqualification from the second DTM race at Oschersleben could continue beyond the DMSB appeal process and potentially reach the FIA. Bortolotti won the race on track for Grasser Racing Team, but officials later disqualified the Lamborghini driver after a post-race technical inspection found an issue with the wheel bearing on…

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Max Verstappen topped FP3 at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, beating George Russell by 0.099s to deny the Mercedes driver a full practice sweep.
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F1 | 2026 Azerbaijan GP | FP3 | Verstappen tops as Russell misses practice sweep

Chiara Martin04 mins

Max Verstappen topped FP3 at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, denying George Russell a clean sweep of the practice sessions before Qualifying in Baku. The final practice session began quietly, with no immediate movement when the pit lane opened. Conditions had changed from Thursday’s running, with the track temperature at 42 degrees Celsius and stronger…

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Russell tops 2026 Azerbaijan GP FP1 from Verstappen and Leclerc as Antonelli stops with a hydraulic issue in disrupted Baku practice.
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F1 | 2026 Azerbaijan GP | FP1 | Russell tops session as Antonelli suffers hydraulic issue

Chiara Martin02 mins

George Russell topped FP1 at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, leading Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in the opening session around the Baku City Circuit. The one-hour session began on a dusty and slippery track, with drivers quickly reporting issues as they built confidence on the street circuit. Isack Hadjar complained about brake problems on…

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Russell tops Azerbaijan GP FP1 from Verstappen and Leclerc as Antonelli stops with a hydraulic issue in disrupted Baku practice.
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2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP | FP1 results

Chiara Martin02 mins

George Russell topped FP1 at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, setting a 1:45.387 to finish four tenths clear of Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc completed the top three, with Lewis Hamilton fourth and Kimi Antonelli fifth despite his session ending early. The session started on a dusty and slippery Baku City Circuit, with several drivers reporting…

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Maini tops F2 Free Practice in Baku from Dunne and Tsolov after a late lap puts ART Grand Prix fastest at the chequered flag.
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F2 | 2026 Azerbaijan GP | Free Practice | Maini tops opening session in Baku

Chiara Martin04 mins

Formula 2 (F2) began its special 2026 Azerbaijan GP weekend with Free Practice around the Baku City Circuit, as the field prepared for an expanded format featuring two Qualifying sessions, one Sprint Race and two Feature Races. The three-day event started one day earlier than usual, with the 45-minute practice session opening Thursday’s running before…

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Maini tops F2 Free Practice in Baku from Dunne and Tsolov after a late lap puts ART Grand Prix fastest at the chequered flag.
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2026 F2 Azerbaijan GP | Free Practice results

Chiara Martin02 mins

Formula 2 (F2) began its special 2026 Azerbaijan GP weekend with Free Practice around the Baku City Circuit, as the field prepared for an expanded schedule featuring two Qualifying sessions, one Sprint Race and two Feature Races. The 45-minute session opened Thursday’s running before the back-to-back Qualifying sessions later in the afternoon. After the green…

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