Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026: Russell wins in Baku
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku by 0.196s from Max Verstappen, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli kept the drivers' lead on 302 points.
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on 26 September 2026, beating Max Verstappen by 0.196s. The Mercedes driver completed round 15 in 1:38:02.143, with Verstappen second for Red Bull.
Race
Isack Hadjar finished third for Red Bull at +10.704, while Charles Leclerc took fourth for Ferrari at +14.136. Andrea Kimi Antonelli placed fifth for Mercedes at +14.512 and collected 10 points.
Lewis Hamilton came home sixth for Ferrari at +22.382. Arvid Lindblad was seventh for RB F1 Team at +31.159, with Esteban Ocon eighth for Haas F1 Team at +31.189.
Championship
Oliver Bearman finished ninth for Haas F1 Team at +31.929, and Carlos Sainz took the final point in 10th for Williams at +32.416. All 10 classified points scorers were listed as Finished.
Antonelli remained first in the drivers' championship on 302 points after round 15. Russell moved to 236 points in second, while Hamilton held third on 199 points.
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