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Lewis Hamilton wants longer, tougher grands prix instead. The Ferrari driver opposes the proposal to shorten the standard race distance from 2027: in his view, the physical challenge for drivers should increase, not decrease.
Starting at the back, overtaking and reacting quickly: Max Verstappen found plenty to challenge him at the ‘Max vs 100’ karting event at Silverstone. In his reflections reported by RacingNews365, he also emphasises the participants’ enjoyment.
Lando Norris believes battery management demands too much attention in Formula 1. The McLaren driver supports shorter races as a temporary compromise, but primarily expects to spend less time thinking about the battery — not automatically to be able to push harder.
Max Verstappen finds the 2026 F1 cars generally more comfortable than their predecessors. But according to the Red Bull driver, that does not mean they are always easier to drive: sometimes it is actually harder to keep the car on the track.
According to RacingNews365, Baku will host an F2 weekend with three races and two qualifying sessions. The programme begins on Thursday 24 September, but the publication is not entirely clear about the race days.
Top speed matters a great deal in Baku, but the tight corners and heavy braking zones demand more. Writing for RacingNews365, Nick Golding describes the set-up compromise for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which takes place on a Saturday this year.
Carlos Sainz wants to make the VSC rules fairer by temporarily closing the pit lane. Lando Norris raises a concern: what if drivers are on slicks and it suddenly starts raining?
Liam Lawson thinks there may be news about his Formula 1 future for 2027 within a few races. His more consistent results leave the Racing Bulls driver feeling better positioned than a year ago.
Max Verstappen highlights the varied demands Baku places on a driver. Difficult braking zones define the first sector, after which traction and, ultimately, top speed take centre stage.
Russell and Antonelli remain free to race each other at Mercedes, as long as they stay within the team's limits. According to Andrew Shovlin, the prospect of victory helps both drivers perform at their best.
Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe tip Kimi Antonelli for victory in Baku and also expect Max Verstappen to finish on the podium. They differ on whether Mercedes can achieve a one-two finish.
Ferrari’s lack of pace matters more than the question of who gets priority, according to Jolyon Palmer. The former F1 driver warns that backing Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc could damage the relationship with the other.
Isack Hadjar will remain Max Verstappen’s team-mate at Red Bull in 2027. The contract extension comes shortly before his planned return in Azerbaijan, after he missed three races with a wrist injury.
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