Antonelli's worst weekend of 2026 was still an F1 champion's drive
Kimi Antonelli called Baku his worst weekend by far, yet fifth place and a 66-point lead suggest it may have shown him at his best
Adrian Newey and Patrick Head are among the engineers that feature in our latest podcast series
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To make a great driver, you need bravery, instinct and speed. To make that driver great, you need a talented engineer.
In the latest Motor Sport podcast series, we interview some of Formula 1’s most brilliant engineers. These are designers of championship-winning cars, whose ingenuity and creativeness have seen them develop ground-breaking technology that has found success in the sport and beyond.
Our series begins later this week with Adrian Newey, followed by weekly podcasts featuring Patrick Head, Frank Dernie, John Barnard and Gordon Murray.
These individuals offer more than just insight into their engineering prowess. Their tales also shed light on the legendary drivers they worked with: how they trained and prepared, and what it takes to win a world championship.
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Kimi Antonelli called Baku his worst weekend by far, yet fifth place and a 66-point lead suggest it may have shown him at his best
George Russell had it his way for most of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, thanks to an underwhelming McLaren and rare error from Kimi Antonelli. But then came the late safety car
Christian Horner has a theory for Red Bull's slide and Ferrari's stagnation. Both appear to lead back to him
2026 Azerbaijan GP practice sessions were dominated by analysis of the frontrunners and Arvid Lindblad's spectacular crash. But under the radar, writes Mark Hughes, one driver is shaking up the midfield with sensational lap times