George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix, narrowing championship gap

2026-09-27

George Russell secured his third Grand Prix victory of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. He held off Max Verstappen by one-tenth of a second in a race marked by multiple incidents.

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George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his third victory of the season. He finished narrowly ahead of Max Verstappen in a race with multiple incidents, which helps Russell reduce Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.

Key facts

George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
This is George Russell's third victory of the season.
George Russell finished ahead of Max Verstappen by one-tenth of a second.
The race in Baku was described as eventful and crash-filled.
Russell's win reduces the championship lead held by Kimi Antonelli.

Source: Guardian · Tech policy

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