"The Azerbaijan Grand Prix will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030 after receiving a four-year contract extension. The contract for the street circuit had been due to expire after next year's race, but it has been confirmed today that a new deal has been agreed. Azerbaijan was seen as a surprise venue on its debut in 2016 but has become known as one of F1's more unpredictable circuits."
"Here are the latest drivers' championship standings: Oscar Piastri (Aus) McLaren 324pts Lando Norris (GB) McLaren 293pts Max Verstappen (Neth) Red Bull 230pts George Russell (GB) Mercedes 194pts Charles Leclerc (Mon) 163pts Lewis Hamilton (GB) 117pts Alexander Albon (Thai) 70pts Kimi Antonelli (It) 66pts More on Saturday's final practice, where Lando Norris set the pace and winds picked up. The title-chasing British driver had a hefty bang into the wall which brought an early end to his running in Friday's second practice"
A four-year contract extension secures the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030. The street circuit had originally faced contract expiry after next year's race. The Baku venue debuted in 2016 and has developed a reputation for unpredictable racing conditions. Amnesty reported a sharp decline in respect for human rights in Azerbaijan over the last year, raising off-track concerns. Current championship standings show Oscar Piastri leading with 324 points and Lando Norris second with 293 points. Final practice featured Lando Norris setting the pace amid strong winds and earlier on-track impacts for front-running drivers.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]