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Max Verstappen seeks first win of 2026 at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Max Verstappen seeks first win of 2026 at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Summary

Max Verstappen returns to the Baku City Circuit for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, aiming to end a 14-race winless streak. Last year, Verstappen secured victory from pole, leading all 51 laps. Currently sixth in the standings with 145 points, he faces challenges from a car described as having significant shortcomings. The history of the event shows no driver has won consecutive races here. The Grand Prix takes place on September 26.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen is winless in the 2026 season so far.
•Baku has no back-to-back winners in its history.
•He dominated last year's race, winning by over 14 seconds.
•The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is scheduled for September 26.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen goes 14 races without a win as he returns to the track he dominated last year

What they're saying

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Max Verstappen arrives at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 14 races into the season without a single victory, heading back to the Baku City Circuit, where he converted pole position into a commanding win and his sixth career Grand Slam 12 months ago. Verstappen was never headed in last year's race, leading all 51 laps and winning by over 14 seconds from George Russell, as GPblogreported at the time.
— Yahoo Sports

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