Russell Defends Lead to Edge Verstappen by a Tenth of a Second in an Exciting Azerbaijan Grand Prix Finale
George Russell managed to keep Max Verstappen at bay in a nail‑biting conclusion to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, crossing the finish line just 0.1 seconds ahead of the Red Bull driver. The Mercedes racer had seemed set for an easy win after building a comfortable 11‑second gap, but two safety‑car periods erased his advantage and forced him into a fierce battle during the final laps.
The lights‑to‑…
Sept. 26, 2026, 1:45 p.m.