George Russell claims Azerbaijan GP victory, eyes championship chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
George Russell secured a pole-to-flag victory at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 28, capturing his eighth career win and first career grand slam. His triumph in Baku allowed him to reduce the points gap to championship rival Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth after starting 16th. Russell's recent form follows a challenging start to the season, where he won two races pre-summer break compared to Antonelli's six. This weekend, Russell aims to build on momentum with the upcoming race in Malaysia.
- •Russell wins the Azerbaijan GP, leading every lap
- •He reduces points gap to Antonelli from 81 to 66
- •Antonelli recovers to finish P5 after starting 16th
- •Russell emphasizes a race-by-race focus moving forward
- •Next race is scheduled in Malaysia this weekend
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Has George Russell hit his stride too late? 'With this form I would have been in the fight'
- 12:03 PMMotorsport.com — Has George Russell hit his stride too late? 'With this form I would have been in the fight'
"A pole-to-flag victory in the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix provided further evidence that Mercedes is starting to unlock the best version of George Russell - but is it too little, too late? The 28-year-old took his eighth grand prix victory and his first career grand slam in Baku, by leading every lap from pole and setting the fastest lap along the way. It means he’s crept closer to ...Keep reading
"Following a season of adaptation to the new 2026 Formula 1 rules, George Russell is starting to hit his best form
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 12:03 PMHas George Russell hit his stride too late? 'With this form I would have been in the fight'
Following a season of adaptation to the new 2026 Formula 1 rules, George Russell is starting to hit his best form
- Motorsport.comSep 28, 2026, 12:03 PMHas George Russell hit his stride too late? 'With this form I would have been in the fight'
A pole-to-flag victory in the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix provided further evidence that Mercedes is starting to unlock the best version of George Russell - but is it too little, too late? The 28-year-old took his eighth grand prix victory and his first career grand slam in Baku, by leading every lap from pole and setting the fastest lap along the way. It means he’s crept closer to ...Keep reading
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