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George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, securing his third victory of the season. Max Verstappen finished second, narrowly missing his first win of the year, while Isack Hadjar completed a double podium for Red Bull. Post-race penalties altered the final standings, including a grid drop for Franco Colapinto and a time penalty for Gabriel Bortoleto.
George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, converting pole position into a win despite late pressure from Max Verstappen. The race at the Baku City Circuit was marked by two safety car restarts and significant post-race penalties, including a grid drop for Franco Colapinto and a time penalty for Gabriel Bortoleto. While Russell took the top step, Verstappen finished second, and Isack Hadjar completed a double podium for Red Bull. The event, held on Saturday to respect national mourning, featured the first use of active aerodynamics at the circuit.
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, September 26, rather than the traditional Sunday slot. This schedule change avoids a conflict with Azerbaijan’s national Remembrance Day, which falls on September 27. The entire race weekend has been shifted forward by one day, with qualifying moving to Friday and practice sessions beginning on Thursday. The event marks the first use of active aerodynamics at the Baku City Circuit, introducing new Straight-Mode zones. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship heading into this round 15 event, while Max Verstappen seeks a third victory at the venue.
Alpine is evaluating potential disciplinary action against Franco Colapinto after his crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix eliminated both team cars and a McLaren. The incident, which occurred on lap 36 following a safety car restart, resulted in a five-place grid penalty for Colapinto at the next race. While Alpine boss Flavio Briatore criticized the move as 'very poor' for an experienced driver, race winner George Russell and Max Verstappen argued that a race ban would be too severe for what they viewed as a small mistake with big consequences. The crash also widened Alpine's gap in the constructors' championship to 15 points behind Racing Bulls, prompting Gasly to express deep disappointment over the lost opportunity to score points.
George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, securing his third victory of the season and reducing his championship deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli to 66 points. Russell described the win as a return to form after a difficult period, while Antonelli admitted to a poor weekend that ended his streak of podium finishes.
George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix by 0.196 seconds after holding off Max Verstappen in a tense final stint. The race featured two safety car periods triggered by crashes involving Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto. Verstappen recovered from eighth on the grid to finish second, while Kimi Antonelli finished fifth to limit championship damage.
George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix by 0.196 seconds, holding off Max Verstappen in a finish ranked as the 11th closest in F1 history. The victory was Russell's third of the season and his first since June, significantly narrowing the championship gap with teammate Kimi Antonelli to 66 points. Antonelli finished fifth after a poor qualifying session, marking his first off-podium result since the British Grand Prix. The race featured two safety car periods and a multi-car crash involving Lando Norris, Franco Colapinto, and Pierre Gasly, which ended Norris's title defense. Isack Hadjar took third place in his return from injury.
Lando Norris called for a race ban for Franco Colapinto after the Argentine’s restart error at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix eliminated both Alpine drivers and the world champion. While Colapinto apologized and accepted a grid penalty, race winner George Russell and Max Verstappen argued that a ban was too harsh for an accident caused by cold tires and a small mistake.
FIA stewards issued reprimands to Carlos Sainz and Arvid Lindblad for separate incidents during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s final practice session. Sainz was penalized for failing to slow sufficiently under yellow flags, while Lindblad was cited for leaving the track at Turn 15 to gain positions. Both drivers will start the race from their qualifying positions, with Sainz in ninth and Lindblad in 15th.
George Russell secured his third victory of the 2026 season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, narrowly holding off Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second at the finish line. The race was marked by significant incidents, including a collision involving Colapinto, Gasly, and Norris, and a final-lap wall hit by Bottas. Isack Hadjar claimed third place for Red Bull, marking his first podium finish on pure pace after returning from injury.
George Russell claimed a dominant pole position for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, setting a career-best margin of 0.837 seconds over Charles Leclerc. The result was significantly aided by championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashing in the first qualifying session, which forced him to start 16th. Mercedes demonstrated superior energy management and slipstream usage compared to Ferrari, while Williams secured its first top-10 finish of the year despite a penalty for Carlos Sainz.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed in Q1 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, forcing him to start 16th. Teammate George Russell took pole with a massive 0.837-second margin, reviving his title hopes despite an 81-point deficit. Antonelli called the error 'stupid' and a necessary reality check, while Russell expressed confidence in his own performance.
George Russell claimed a dominant pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a career-best margin, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed out in Q1 and will start 16th. Russell’s 1m42.526s lap beat Charles Leclerc by 0.837s, highlighting Mercedes’ strong pace at Baku. Antonelli’s crash, which damaged his front-left suspension, is seen as an uncharacteristic risk by pundits, though he retains a chance to recover in the race.
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, September 26, instead of Sunday, to avoid clashing with the national Remembrance Day. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 81 points ahead of this round 15 event, while Red Bull's Isack Hadjar returns from a wrist injury. Weather forecasts predict sunny conditions with moderate winds from the Caspian Sea.
Isack Hadjar will return to the Red Bull Racing lineup for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, replacing Liam Lawson after missing the previous three races due to a wrist injury. Red Bull confirmed Hadjar has fully recovered from the injury sustained while boxing. Lawson, who subbed in for the Netherlands, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix, will return to the junior team Racing Bulls. Hadjar currently sits eighth in the drivers' championship with 71 points, while Verstappen remains his teammate.