F1 title race: Why Azerbaijan-Malaysia-Singapore triple header will shape what rest of 2026 championship chase will look like

Formula 1 is entering its first triple header of the 2026 season, with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku kicking off three consecutive race weekends, followed by Malaysia and Singapore. The Azerbaijan GP is scheduled for Saturday rather than the usual Sunday, with coverage live on Sky Sports F1. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship, with his chief rivals having largely fallen out of title contention, though the unpredictable triple header could reshape the standings.