George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, beating Max Verstappen by just 0.1 seconds at the 15th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, according to Sky Sports.
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Key facts
- Sky Sports reported George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
- Sky Sports reported Russell beat Max Verstappen to victory by just 0.1 seconds.
- The race was the 15th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
- Earlier in the race, Sky Sports reported Verstappen battled Hadjar for third place.
- Verstappen's final classified finishing position is not confirmed in the available sources.
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, beating Max Verstappen by just 0.1 seconds, according to Sky Sports coverage of the race.
The event was the 15th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, held on the Baku street circuit. Sky Sports reported that Russell led and that Verstappen produced what it described as a stunning late surge.
Earlier in the race, Sky Sports reported that Verstappen was battling Hadjar for third place.
The available sources are live-blog headlines from Sky Sports. They confirm Russell beat Verstappen by 0.1 seconds but do not state Verstappen’s final classified finishing position, and full official results were not available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
The reported 0.1-second margin points to a close finish at the front of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Full official results and the final classification were not yet confirmed in the available sources.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, according to Sky Sports.
How close was the finish?
Russell beat Max Verstappen to victory by just 0.1 seconds.
Which round of the 2026 season was this?
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the 15th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Timeline
- Azerbaijan GP: Russell leads, Verstappen third after stunning surge LIVE!
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- Azerbaijan GP: Russell leads, Verstappen battles team-mate Hadjar for third LIVE!
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- Azerbaijan GP: Russell beats Verstappen to victory by just 0.1s LIVE!
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