Max Verstappen finishes second at Azerbaijan Grand Prix amid tight battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Max Verstappen claimed P2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 25, 2026, after starting from P8. Despite a challenging day with tire strategy issues, Verstappen showcased impressive race pace, coming close to taking first from George Russell in the final laps. His teammate, Isack Hadjar, secured P3, marking a successful outing for Red Bull Racing with both drivers on the podium. Post-race, Verstappen reflected on the thrill of fierce competition and anticipated future races.
- •Verstappen started the race in P8 on a street circuit.
- •He faced tire strategy challenges during the early stages of the race.
- •The final laps featured a close fight with George Russell.
- •Teammate Isack Hadjar finished in P3, securing a double podium for Red Bull.
- •Verstappen expressed enthusiasm for the competitive nature of the race.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen Returns to Form With a Double Red Bull Podium: “I Had Fun. It Was Just Pushing Flat Out”
"If you ever need a masterclass in raw race pace, just watch Max Verstappen’s onboard footage from Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Starting down in P8 on a street circuit notorious for traffic jams and carbon-fiber confetti, the Red Bull driver…
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