George Russell claimed a dramatic victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen by a fraction of a second to trim Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.

Mercedes driver George Russell secured victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after holding off Max Verstappen in Baku. The win cuts teammate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead as the season enters its final phase.

Mercedes driver George Russell dominated qualifying at the Baku City Circuit, claiming pole position by a massive margin over Charles Leclerc.

Williams has introduced a major upgrade package for the FW48 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, successfully eliminating its early-season weight penalty.

George Russell topped the opening practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while title rival Kimi Antonelli battled mechanical trouble.

Formula 1 is shifting the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to Saturday, 26 September 2026, to avoid clashing with the nation's annual day of mourning.