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George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix after late charge

News›Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

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George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix after late charge

PlanetF1+ 11 moreSat 26 Sep · 12:46 UTCupdated Sat 26 Sep · 15:23 UTC70Have your say

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George Russell secured victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off a late challenge from Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver converted his pole position into a win, finishing just a tenth of a second ahead of Verstappen.

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Russell wins lights-to-flag in Baku as Verstappen charges and McLaren suffers double disasterGeorge Russell wins by 0.1s ahead of Max Verstappen.

PlanetF1Sat 26 Sep · 12:46 UTCRead their report →

F1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell holds off late Max Verstappen charge for victoryMercedes driver George Russell has taken a dominant pole-to-flag victory at F1's Azerbaijan GP, overcoming two safety cars to beat Max Verstappen and clinch his third grand prix win of 2026. Russell took pole by a massive eight tenths on Friday and confirmed Mercedes' dominance in race trim. The Briton led either side of a pair of mid-race safety cars to snare his first win since June's ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comSat 26 Sep · 12:47 UTCRead →

George Russell resists Max Verstappen to win dramatic Azerbaijan GPGeorge Russell pips Max Verstappen to victory in a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

CrashSat 26 Sep · 12:48 UTCRead →

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell fends off Verstappen for victory; Colapinto takes out Gasly and NorrisMercedes driver George Russell has taken a dominant pole-to-flag victory at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, overcoming two safety cars to beat Max Verstappen and clinch his third grand prix win of 2026. Russell took pole by a massive eight tenths on Friday and confirmed Mercedes' dominance in race trim. The Briton led either side of a pair of mid-race safety cars to snare his first ... Keep reading

AutosportSat 26 Sep · 12:49 UTCRead →

Russell wins despite late Verstappen challengeMercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car periods.

BBC SportSat 26 Sep · 12:53 UTCRead →

Russell soaks up pressure from Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix | 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix reportGeorge Russell beat Max Verstappen by less than two tenths of a second to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

RaceFansSat 26 Sep · 12:53 UTCRead →

Russell holds off Verstappen for victory in chaotic Azerbaijan GPGeorge Russell avoided multiple incidents to pip Max Verstappen to the win in Baku.

Formula1.comSat 26 Sep · 13:04 UTCRead →

Russell denies Verstappen in Azerbaijan GP punctuated by two safety carsGeorge Russell ended a barren run without F1 victory in the Azerbaijan GP by just 0.196s over Max Verstappen

the-race.comSat 26 Sep · 13:10 UTCRead →

Russell holds off Verstappen for win in thrilling Azerbaijan GP finaleGeorge Russell held off Max Verstappen in a thrilling finale to claim victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by just a tenth of a second.

Sky Sports F1Sat 26 Sep · 13:13 UTCRead →

Russell survives late Verstappen charge to win Azerbaijan GPWhat should have been a dominant day for George Russell was almost spoiled by Max Verstappen who mounted a late but unsuccessful push for the victory in Baku.racer.comSat 26 Sep · 13:17 UTCRead →

George Russell reveals issue that led to drag-race with Max VerstappenGeorge Russell explains his late-race issue that almost cost him victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

CrashSat 26 Sep · 13:35 UTCRead →

Russell closes title gap with impressive win in BakuGeorge Russell held off a threatening Max Verstappen in the closing stages to take a dominant victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

espn.comSat 26 Sep · 13:54 UTCRead →

Mercedes boss feared ‘grave injustice’ if Max Verstappen beat George Russell to win Azerbaijan GPMercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord was relieved to see George Russell hold off Red Bull racer Max Verstappen to win the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan ...

f1oversteer.comSat 26 Sep · 15:00 UTCRead →

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