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Russell says he feels like himself again after Baku win

George Russell described Azerbaijan as an incredible weekend after taking victory for Mercedes in Baku. He said the final stint was the most fun he has ever had in a Formula 1 race, and the result reduced team mate Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead by 15 points.

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September 26, 2026
Russell says he feels like himself again after Baku win

Russell said he felt like himself again after winning in Azerbaijan for Mercedes. He described it as an incredible weekend from start to finish in Baku.

The weekend included Russell setting the pace in Thursday practice and then taking pole position. He went on to convert that form into victory.

After the race, Russell said the final stint was the most fun he has ever had in a Formula 1 race. The win also cut team mate Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the championship by 15 points.

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