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F1 News Today: Double driver replacement confirmed as legend to miss Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Matthew Hobkinson Wednesday 17 September 2025 16:10

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One team has announced that two new drivers will be taking part for them at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

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A popular Sky Sports star will be missing from TV screens this weekend as F1 heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton heads to Baku this weekend for his 17th F1 race weekend in red, but his struggles at Ferrari so far this season have seen him fail to step on a grand prix podium.

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