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Russell beats Verstappen in Azerbaijan after two safety cars
The Mercedes driver took a strong win in Baku, with Verstappen second in a race interrupted by two neutralisations.
27 September 2026 1 min read 0 views
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, keeping Max Verstappen behind him in a race made tricky by two safety cars and tight strategy management.
On Baku’s street circuit, Mercedes made the most of the opportunity, while Verstappen never found the crucial opening to attack. A major result for Russell, underlining the strength of his drive in Azerbaijan.