Fernando Alonso extends contract at Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso has committed to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year – and says the biggest single reason for his decision is because he “still feels fast”. The 45-year-old Spaniard has been weighing up his future all year. And while, like Max Verstappen, he has been outspoken in his criticism of the new hybrid engines introduced in 2026, his love for the sport has won out.

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Russell holds off Verstappen to win thrilling finale in Azerbaijan

Mercedes’ George Russell held off a late challenge from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened late on by two safety car periods. Russell dominated the first part of the race while Verstappen was climbing up from eighth place on the grid before becoming stuck behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. But two safety cars in quick succession put the Red Bull on Russell’s tail for an 11-lap chase to the flag. Behind the top two, Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar drove a strong race to the final podium position.

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Russell storms to pole ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell took an imperious pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed out. Russell beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by a massive 0.837 seconds while Antonelli, who leads the Britain by 81 points in the championship, will start in 16th. The Italian hit the inside wall at Turn One in the first session and was knocked out. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was third ahead of Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar and McLaren’s Lando Norris.

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Isack Hadjar extends contract at Red Bull

Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s team-mate for the 2027 season. The 21-year-old was promoted to the senior team this season after a rookie year with Racing Bulls and has managed to be closer to Verstappen on pace than any team-mate since Daniel Ricciardo in 2018. His best result this season came with a third place at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Gordon bags four goals as Newcastle United demolish Qarabag

Anthony Gordon scored four goals as rampant Newcastle United blew Qarabag away to take control of their last 16 Champions League play-off tie. It took Gordon just two minutes to open the scoring after the latched on to a through ball from marauding centre-back Dan Burn and finished coolly past goalkeeper Mateusz Kochalski into the bottom corner. Newcastle did not let up from that moment and lead by five at the interval.

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