Baku’s fast street circuit has caused some dramatic moments in its short Formula 1 history and last weekend was no exception. But the punctures that Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin first spat into the wall and then cost Verstappen to win weren’t what one had imagined.
As Alex Kalinauckas shows in our report, three drivers could have won the Azerbaijan GP. He explains how Red Bull gained the upper hand and why Lewis Hamilton missed his chance to win – and to lead the standings.
We also pick out the feel-good story from Baku, when a former world champion returned to the podium while former Ferrari and Red Bull engineer Rodi Basso suggests a different approach to the Flexi Wing controversy.
Another chance was missed in the World Rally Championship when Hyundai’s fast-paced challenge at Rally Italy fell apart. Autosport’s new WRC correspondent Tom Howard explains how Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier took full advantage to win against the odds and extend his lead.
Gary Watkins shows why BMW is aiming for a return to the top class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in our lead message, plus there is the usual summary of international racing events, including the Nürburgring 24 Hours, Formula 2, the World Touring Car Cup opener and MotoGP.
Our 18-page national bumper section covers all of the UK news and coverage from the events at Cadwell Park, Brands Hatch, Snetterton, Knockhill and Shelsley Walsh last weekend and also looks at the categories that the British Touring Car Championship in Snetterton is this weekend support. Can the returning Porsche Carrera Cup star Dan Cammish topple reigning champion Harry King?
As the UK motorsport scene comes back to life with spectators attending events, Stephen Lickorish, Stefan Mackley and Marcus Pye make the case for their favorite spots on racetracks across the country.
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