Russell wins 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen with Isack Hadjar in third. The result also reduced team mate Kimi Antonelli’s lead at the top of the championship.
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix marked 10 years of the event on the Formula 1 calendar and delivered another busy weekend in Baku. George Russell emerged as the winner, with Formula 1 describing him as just holding off Max Verstappen for victory.
Verstappen finished second and Hadjar completed the podium in third. The win also cut Russell’s deficit to his team mate Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings.
The race was widely described as action-packed, adding another eventful chapter to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s history on the F1 schedule.
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