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Russell Holds on for Azerbaijan Grand Prix Win over Verstappen and Hadjar
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Russell completed a Grand Slam in Baku as Kimi Antonelli recovered from a qualifying crash to salvage fifth place and protect his Formula 1 title lead.
George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season with a hard-fought win in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen by just 0.196 seconds after a late-race battle around the Baku City Circuit.The Mercedes driver converted pole position into victory despite two…
George Russell avoided multiple incidents to pip Max Verstappen to the win in Baku.