Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Formula One 2026 – live

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We’re about to get the anthems and all the pre-race pomp and ceremony. The drivers and teams are making their on-track adjustments before it all starts.

Lando Norris hasn’t been a particularly happy bunny this season. He described McLaren’s lack of pace as “pretty pants” in the lead-up to this Grand Prix, and fifth on the grid to start the race reflects that mediocre performance by the reigning world champion.