Antony McPherson

Pic-Supplied Mercedes Leads Azerbaijan Practice as McLaren Struggles for Pace George Russell topped the opening practice action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes one-two alongside teammate Kimi Antonelli. Russell posted a 1:43.347s lap, aided by a slipstream, while Max Verstappen finished behind the Mercedes pair after a spin at Turn 15. The session proved more challenging for McLaren, with Lando Norris brushing the wall while Oscar Piastri lost valuable time in the final...

Pic-Supplied George Russell led the opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a time of 1m45.387s, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. While Russell set the pace, several drivers faced mechanical challenges throughout the hour. Kimi Antonelli secured fifth place despite ending his session early due to a hydraulics failure that triggered a Virtual Safety Car. McLaren also struggled, as Oscar Piastri dealt with brake vibrations and Lando Norris missed...

Pic-Supplied Despite the additional pressure on Jack Le Brocq as he aims for a spot in the 2026 Supercars Finals at Bathurst, the veteran remains composed. Le Brocq benefited the most from the chaotic AirTouch 500 at The Bend from a Finals perspective, moving into the top 10 before the cut-off race at Bathurst, holding a 62-point lead over Andre Heimgartner in 11th. However, with only 87 points separating Le Brocq in 10th from James Golding in 14th, his Finals position on the Mountain is not...