2026 Azerbaijan GP: Russell win reported in Baku

BBC Sport reported George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole, holding off Max Verstappen late as Mercedes chased the title leaders.

BBC Sport reported that George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku from pole position for Mercedes, with Max Verstappen finishing second after a late challenge. The same report said two late safety car periods affected the closing laps. Russell arrived in Azerbaijan second in the 2026 drivers' championship on 236 points, while Verstappen was sixth on 188.

Autosport also reported that the 0.196s gap at the finish did not fully reflect the pressure on Russell at the end, and said Russell had identified Verstappen as a likely threat after qualifying. If that result is confirmed, it would add to Russell’s career total of seven Formula 1 wins from 161 starts. Andrea Kimi Antonelli led the standings heading into the event on 320 points.