F1 Q&A: Horner and Ferrari, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, Bottas' Baku crash and the VSC, Williams upgrade
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers fan questions regarding the current state of Formula 1, including Christian Horner's potential interest in a Ferrari role. The article also touches on recent race results in Baku and upcoming events in Malaysia.
Why it matters
Speculation regarding high-profile team principal moves impacts team dynamics and the competitive landscape of the sport.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Christian Horner was Red Bull's team principal from 2005 to 2025
Mercedes' George Russell took his first victory since June by holding off Max Verstappen to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar completed the podium on his return after missing three races with a broken wrist.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished fifth in Baku, meaning his advantage over team-mate Russell has narrowed to 66 points.
This weekend, Formula 1 heads to Malaysia, the host of the Bahrain Grand Prix - an event originally due to take place in April but which was postponed because of the war in the Middle East.
Before the race in Sepang, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
Does Christian Horner really want the team principal job at Ferrari, or even have a shot at it? - Ben
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