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Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by less than two-tenths of a second.

Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin enter this weekend's race in Kansas as the betting favorites for a suddenly close Cup Series race.

Analysing the potential impact on a range of events in the coming months, including F1, golf, tennis and cycling ...

George Russell led the way in F1 qualifying in Baku, while Kimi Antonelli made a rare 2026 mistake. But can Russell now seize his moment?

George Russell flew to pole position at Formula 1's 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli crashed out ...

The Baku City Circuit, home to one of F1's longest straights, presents a unique mix of challenges for the drivers and teams ...

Teams expect a final decision by mid-October, with F1 covering Imola's costs if the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races go ahead ...

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He's signed with McLaren through 2030, but whether he ends up with more titles "almost doesn't interest me at all." So what does?

Waltrip won three Cup Series championships, but is perhaps more known for his persona and signature style as a longtime broadcaster for Fox.