PADDOCK INSIDER: A back to school feel on F1's return but Ferrari dominate the headlines

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 27: Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari and Charles Leclerc of Monaco and

There was a back to school feeling in the Baku paddock on Thursday, as F1’s travelling family got the gang back together after a three-week break.

Championship leader Max Verstappen spoke of how the gap since Australia has helped him get back to 100% full fitness after picking up an illness ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP weekend.

NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.

Membership gets you closer with:

Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers

Next Up

Leclerc calls Ferrari’s focus shift to 2026 a ‘no-brainer’
ExclusiveWhy Gasly feels ‘ready for my time’ in F1
The best moments from F1 Secret Santa over the years
ExclusiveWhy Sainz feels ‘vindicated’ after his first Williams year
Formula 1’s record-breaking 2025 season in numbers
End Of Year Reports 2025Alpine’s best and worst moments from 2025

PADDOCK INSIDER: A back to school feel on F1's return but Ferrari dominate the headlines

Related Articles