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Khabre desk
Recent reporting, analysis and explainers from the Formula 1 desk.
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Mercedes’ preview for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix describes Baku as a circuit where long straights, heavy braking and tight street sections make energy management and precision important. The team lists the 6.003 km race as 51 laps, with the Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday at 15:00 local time.
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Joshua Dürksen completed a two-day Formula 1 test in Mercedes’ 2025 W16 at Portimão, covering 187 laps and 875 kilometres. Mercedes describes him as the first Paraguayan to drive a modern F1 car.
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George Russell led FP1 and Kimi Antonelli led FP2 at Madrid’s new 5.414-km Madring. Mercedes said high tyre degradation and a difficult overtaking environment shaped its preparation for Sunday’s 57-lap Spanish Grand Prix.