Russell leads throughout to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
George Russell took his third win of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Azerbaijan, leading every lap for the first grand slam of his career. The Mercedes driver said the closing phase was especially enjoyable because tyre degradation was low, though late-race drama left Max Verstappen close enough to threaten the victory.
Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku for his third victory of the 2026 campaign. The Mercedes driver led every lap, securing the first grand slam of his Formula 1 career on the wind-swept street circuit.
The result ended a run of six weekends without a win for Russell. He said the race meant more than just the statistic after that difficult spell.
Although Russell controlled the race from the front, the finish was not straightforward. Late-race chaos almost cost him victory to Verstappen, and Russell said the final laps were exceptionally fun because the tyres did not degrade.
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