SportsRussell edges Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli finishes fifth

George Russell led the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from start to finish for Mercedes, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.196 seconds after two safety-car periods. The victory was Russell’s eighth in F1, third of the season and first since Austria in June. Kimi Antonelli finished fifth and retained the championship lead, while Isack Hadjar completed the podium.

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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-09-26 14:17Original