George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ends seven-race drought
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
George Russell secured victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking his first win since June. Competing against Max Verstappen, Russell demonstrated resilience after a difficult season, narrowing the points gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli to 66. Antonelli faced a challenging race, starting from 16th position and finishing fifth. Russell's performance rekindles his championship hopes with several races remaining this season. He emphasized focusing on his performance moving forward, regardless of the championship outcome.
- •Russell's Azerbaijan win is his third of 2026 season.
- •Antonelli's fifth-place finish comes after a difficult race.
- •Russell's points gap to Antonelli reduced from 81 to 66.
- •Russell focused on personal performance despite championship pressures.
- •Seven to eight races remain in the season.
- 5:44 PMBBC Sport — 'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'
"George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.
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