Russell fends off Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Antonelli fifth
BAKU: George Russell closed the gap to championship-leading Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli at the top of the Formula One standings after fending off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to complete a lights-to-flag win in Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the Italian fifth.
BAKU: George Russell secured a narrow victory over Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking his first win since June. The win came after a series of safety car phases turned a seemingly easy race into a fight for survival for Russell. Italian Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, narrowing the championship gap between the two Mercedes teammates from 81 to 66 points. Red Bull's Isack Hadjar claimed third place, completing a podium for the team after his previous success in Monaco.
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