Multiple F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Charles Leclerc, have weighed in on Carlos Sainz's proposed rule that the FIA hand out a grid penalty for interrupting a qualifying session
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F1 drivers react to Sainz’s proposal to punish triggering of yellow or red flags in qualifying with a grid penalty

Grand Prix Drivers’ Association co-director Carlos Sainz declared ahead of the 2026 British GP that he is in favour of punishing drivers who bring out yellow or red flags in F1 qualifying sessions with an automatic grid penalty—leading to fellow racers like Max Verstappen, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Charles Leclerc weighing in on the…

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli during the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan GP
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Kimi Antonelli rues missing out on podium but happy with “decent” P4 finish at F1 Azerbaijan GP

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has opened up about his performance during the Azerbaijan GP weekend, specific struggles during the race, and the much-needed confidence boost following a rather difficult European leg of the 2025 F1 campaign.  After showing promising pace in the second and third hours of practice, Antonelli managed to outpace George Russell for…

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Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman during the Azerbaijan GP weekend
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Ollie Bearman rues time lost in DRS train after P12 finish at F1 Azerbaijan GP

Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman has opened up about how his race unfolded on Sunday, the wait for a Safety Car intervention, the impact of the longevity of the Pirelli tyres, and the missed opportunities during the Azerbaijan GP weekend.  Despite showing promising pace in the practice sessions, Bearman failed to make it to the…

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Andrea Stella talked about Michael Schumacher after Oscar Piastri's poor performance during the F1 Azerbaijan GP weekend
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Piastri’s disastrous F1 Azerbaijan GP weekend “a one-off” — Andrea Stella

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has opened up about Oscar Piastri’s abysmal race start at the Azerbaijan GP, his time with seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, and what he expects from the Australian for the remainder of the 2025 F1 season. After hitting the barrier at Turn 3 in the final segment of qualifying and…

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