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George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

News›Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

Motorsport Week+ 2 moreSat 26 Sep · 13:03 UTCupdated Sat 26 Sep · 15:23 UTCHave your say

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George Russell secured victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, successfully converting his pole position into a win for Mercedes. He held off a late challenge from Max Verstappen, finishing just 0.1 seconds ahead after a dramatic race filled with safety cars.

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George Russell holds off Max Verstappen in Baku F1 thrillerGeorge Russell capped off a commanding weekend at the Baku Street Circuit, converting a dominant pole position into a hard-fought victory for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan GP. Despite enduring late Safety Car restarts and constant pressure from a charging Max Verstappen, the Briton held his nerve to lead almost every lap, taking the chequered flag…

Motorsport WeekSat 26 Sep · 13:03 UTCRead their report →

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win crash-filled F1 Azerbaijan GPMercedes driver leads from pole to win by 1/10th sec Brition’s 11-second lead cut by safety cars George Russell took a dominant victory from pole to flag at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to give his world championship hopes the shot in the arm they required. His Mercedes teammate and title leader Kimi Antonelli delivered a strong comeback to claim fifth from 16th on the grid, but the British driver clawed back 15 points on the Italian. Russell led from the front of the field from pole into turn one and delivered a drive that was all but flawless, including managing two tense restarts after the safety car was called. He held off being hounded to the line by a quick Max Verstappen, his margin at the line just one-tenth of a second. Continue reading...

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Azerbaijan GP: Russell beats Verstappen after frantic Baku finaleGeorge Russell turned pole position into victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday, resisting two late safety-car...

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Antonelli's Baku woes: 'Worst' weekend of seasonKimi Antonelli described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his 'worst' race weekend despite finishing fifth after starting from 16th on the grid. He gained 11 places during the race, but his teammate George Russell's victory reduced Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points with eight races remaining this season. Antonelli faced challenges throughout the weekend, including a hydraulic leak that disrupted his practice sessions. He acknowledged that he was not at his best during the race, opting for a conservative approach to avoid damage. Antonelli is looking to bounce back at the upcoming race in Sepang on October 4.

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Franco Colapinto penalty revealed for causing Baku F1 pile-upFranco Colapinto has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix due to a collision he caused during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident occurred after a safety car restart when Colapinto locked up and crashed into Pierre Gasly, resulting in both drivers retiring from the race. Lando Norris expressed his frustration, suggesting that Colapinto should face a race ban, although the stewards opted for a grid penalty instead. The stewards reviewed video evidence and concluded that Colapinto was primarily responsible for the crash, which also involved Lando Norris. They noted that the collision was not influenced by any other driver, leading them to apply the standard penalty for causing a collision. Meanwhile, Arvid Lindblad was not penalised for a separate incident involving Liam Lawson, as it was determined to be a consequence of the chaos triggered by Colapinto's actions.

Motorsport.comSat 26 Sep

'I was driving like my grandma' - Antonelli admits to lack of confidenceKimi Antonelli, the current leader in the Formula 1 championship, expressed a lack of confidence during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, stating he was driving 'like his grandmother.' Despite starting from 16th due to a qualifying crash, he managed to recover to finish fifth, but his lead over teammate George Russell was reduced to 66 points as Russell claimed victory. Antonelli faced challenges throughout the race, including technical issues that limited his practice time and significant floor damage from contact with another car. He acknowledged that he had to adapt his driving style due to the circumstances, taking fewer risks and capitalising on mistakes made by other drivers. Looking ahead, he remains optimistic about the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Norris hits out after Baku pile-up DNF with AlpineLando Norris expressed his frustration after being taken out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to a collision caused by Franco Colapinto. Following the incident, Norris stated that there are drivers who do not belong in Formula 1, implying that Colapinto's actions were unacceptable. The crash occurred during a Safety Car restart on lap 36, leading to both Norris and Pierre Gasly retiring from the race. Colapinto acknowledged his mistake and accepted responsibility, apologising to his team and teammates. He received a 10-second time penalty, which will affect his grid position in the next race. Gasly, visibly upset, highlighted the significant points lost due to the incident, while also emphasising the importance of respect in their working relationship.

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