George Russell earned pole position for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, outpacing Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri in a tense qualifying session. Kimi Antonelli was eliminated in Q1 following a crash.
Alex Dunne secured his first victory of the 2026 F2 season in Baku, climbing to third in the overall standings and renewing his title challenge against Rafael Camara.
Dino Beganovic won the Formula 2 Sprint Race in Baku, marking his second consecutive victory after Madrid. Starting third, he overtook Laurens van Hoepen at turn one and then took the lead from Nikola Tsolov. Van Hoepen finished second, Alexander Dunne third, while championship leader Tsolov dropped to fifth after a mistake.
On September 25, four major European football leagues called for FIFA governance reform, demanding more transparency and independence guarantees following Gianni Infantino's withdrawal from a controversial project.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers start on September 24 and run until March 30. Forty-eight teams in 12 groups will play 144 matches to qualify for the finals hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Several nations, including Ghana and Cape Verde, aim to return after absences, while one team hopes to qualify for the first time.
Rodin Motorsport dominated both Formula 2 qualifying sessions in Baku, with Alexander Dunne and Martinius Stenshorne securing the front two grid positions.
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin will be penalized on the starting grid at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after replacing multiple engine components, including a new internal combustion engine for Alonso.
Kimi Antonelli faced mechanical issues during Azerbaijan GP free practice in Baku but limited losses by finishing 5th in FP1 and 2nd in FP2. Teammate George Russell led both sessions. Mercedes remains confident despite competition from McLaren and Red Bull.
Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 President and CEO, received the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Award, recognizing his leadership beyond sport and commitment to uniting fans globally.
Germany, the Netherlands, and France start a new chapter with new managers in the Nations League, aiming to recover after frustrating World Cup eliminations. The opening match features Germany vs. the Netherlands. Cristiano Ronaldo targets a symbolic record without obsession.
The European Formula 1 summer concluded with historic moments, notably Kimi Antonelli's wins at Monaco and Monza. At Monaco, he became the youngest Grand Prix winner; at Monza, the first Italian winner since 1966, sparking exceptional celebrations despite Ferrari's absence on the podium.
Formula 1 and PepsiCo launch Match the Grid, a memory and speed challenge offering a chance to win a trip for two to a 2027 F1 Grand Prix with flights, accommodation, and grandstand tickets.
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