Russell Defends Lead to Edge Verstappen by a Tenth of a Second in an Exciting Azerbaijan Grand Prix Finale
George Russell managed to fend off a late charge from Max Verstappen to clinch a nail‑biting victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, winning by the slimmest margin of just 0.1 seconds. The Mercedes driver had seemed destined for a comfortable win after building an 11‑second advantage, but two safety‑car periods erased his lead and forced him into a tense battle during the final laps.
The lights‑to…
Sept. 26, 2026, 1:45 p.m.