Russell's Baku Grand Slam Masks Colapinto's Crash and Aston Martin's Pace Deficit
George Russell secured a pole-to-flag victory and grand slam at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on Saturday to avoid clashing with national Remembrance Day. The race featured two safety car restarts, with the second on lap 36 triggering a major incident involving Franco Colapinto, who crashed into Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris. While Russell's win narrowed the championship gap slightly, the event highlighted significant performance disparities, particularly between Cadillac drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, and confirmed Aston Martin's ongoing struggles with pace and reliability.
