George Russell wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell converted pole position into victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen in a dramatic finish in Baku. The Mercedes driver won by just 0.196 seconds.

Russell controlled the race for most of the afternoon and built a comfortable advantage before two Safety Car periods brought Verstappen back into contention. The Red Bull driver eventually finished just behind Russell after a late battle for the victory.

Isack Hadjar completed the podium in third, while Charles Leclerc finished fourth for Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th on the grid to finish fifth, with Lewis Hamilton taking sixth.

This victory is Russell's third of the 2026 season and his first since the Austrian Grand Prix in June. He also cut Antonelli's championship lead from 81 points to 66.

Final result:

1. George Russell
2. Max Verstappen
3. Isack Hadjar