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Russell beats Verstappen by a tenth in Baku

George Russell held off Max Verstappen by 0.1 seconds to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Isack Hadjar third.

Published: 1 min read

Events: 26 Sept 2026

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George Russell's Mercedes at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix; archive photo. · Photo: Steffen Prößdorf / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on 26 September, finishing just 0.1 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver also dealt with a loss of power on the final lap but held the lead; Isack Hadjar took third.

A one-tenth decision after two neutralisations

According to the official Formula 1 report, Russell controlled a race that was neutralised twice, while Verstappen closed rapidly on the final straight. It was Russell's eighth career win and his third of the 2026 season. Charles Leclerc finished fourth and Kimi Antonelli climbed from 16th on the grid to fifth.

The Baku finish added another tight chapter to the season. More motorsport coverage is available in the BSR archive.

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