George Russell fights off late Max Verstappen challenge to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell claimed victory in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the Mercedes driver led from start to finish on the streets of Baku. The Mercedes driver crossed the finish line just ahead of four-time world champion Max Verstappen with his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar securing third place on his return to action after missing three races due to a wrist injury. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc…
George Russell secured a hard-fought victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, edging out race leader Max Verstappen and his Red Bull teammate, Ishaq Hadjar, who took third place. The Mercedes driver, who had dominated qualifying by a massive 0.837 seconds, maintained control throughout the race, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and championship leader Kimi Antinelli fifth.
Verstappen, who had started from eighth, fought hard but couldn't close the gap, finishing just under 0.2 seconds behind Russell. The race was marred by two safety cars that caused Alex Albon and Lando Norris to crash out. Victory narrowed Russell's lead in the championship to 15 points ahead of Italian teammate Antonelli. Russell expressed his pride in the win, praising his team for their belief in him during a challenging period.
Verstappen, though happy to be on the podium, acknowledged that George lost a bit of boost on a corner, which allowed him to catch up near the finish line.
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