Russell wins Azerbaijan GP to cut Antonelli's title lead
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.1 seconds to claim his third victory of the season.
- Kimi Antonelli started from 16th place after a qualifying crash left him compromised, while a practice hydraulic failure limited his track time in Baku.
- The points gap narrowed to 66 points as official championship standings show Antonelli at 302 points and Russell at 236 following the race.
- Demanding a 'one-race ban' for Franco Colapinto, McLaren driver Lando Norris denounced the restart collision that eliminated him and Alpine's Pierre Gasly.
- Russell vowed to keep fighting for the title until it is "mathematically impossible," with eight rounds remaining in the championship battle.
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On Saturday, the British Mercedes rider won a very lively race in Baku, after almost being overtaken by Max Verstappen on the finish line. Finally, the Dutchman was second in the race, ahead of his French team-mate at Red Bull.
The British cut 15 points to the Italian, fifth finally, in a race marked by a Verstappen that grazed the triumph in the last breath and in which Hadjar completed the podium. Sainz was tenth and abandoned Alonso Read
The Argentine pilot left his own team-mate, Pierre Gasly, and the English McLaren out of battle after a lump mistake in the Azerbaijani GP.
The Grand Prix in Baku was won by George Russell, who crossed the finish line 0.196 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.
LANDO NORRIS had to retire from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a crash caused by Franco Colapinto.
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