George Russell reveals issue that led to drag-race with Max Verstappen

George Russell reveals issue that led to drag-race with Max Verstappen

George Russell explains his late-race issue that almost cost him victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Formula 1 News: 2026 Azerbaijan GP Post-Race Press Conference

Winner George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar spoke after Russell’s pole-to-flag win (0.196s over Verstappen) in the 2026 Azerbaijan GP on the Baku City Circuit. Russell: “plain sailing” then a proper fight He called the first half easy on mediums and said the softs in the last stint were “exceptionally fun” — qualifying-style laps with almost no tire management. He pulled roughly a second a lap when it mattered. On the final restart h…

F1 - 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Post-Race Press Conference Transcript

Sport newsDRIVERS1 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes)2 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing)3 – Isack HADJAR (Red Bull Racing)  TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Timo Glock)  Q: George, we see that big smile back on your face. That tells it all. I mean, it looked like an easy Saturday drive through Baku, but it got really spicy at the end. Talk us through those last laps.George RUSSELL: Yeah, I mean, it was amazing to be back on the top step of the podium. S…

F1's top 10 closest finishes after George Russell holds off Max Verstappen's late Baku challenge

With George Russell leading Max Verstappen by just 0.196s over the line at the Azerbaijan GP, we take a look at the 10 closest finishes in F1 history

George Russell Survives Late-Race Power Scare to Edge Verstappen for Baku Win

George Russell just proved that “Mr. Saturday” can absolutely deliver the goods on Saturday (pretty funny, right?). However, the final laps of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix were far more stressful for the Mercedes garage than anyone on the pit…