F1 Grand Slams, explained
George Russell’s dominant performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix vaulted him back into the Drivers’ Championship mix, as he now trails teammate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points with eight race weekends remaining on the schedule, at least for the moment. The Mercedes driver also joined an exclusive list, as he completed a Formula 1 “Grand […]
An F1 Grand Slam is a remarkable achievement that is not commonly known to many fans. To accomplish this feat, a driver must achieve four specific goals in a single race. They must secure pole position during the qualifying session, lead every lap of the race, set the fastest lap, and ultimately win the race. This particular accomplishment is often referred to as the "Grand Chelem" in French.
George Russell accomplished this extraordinary feat at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this season. As a result, he has now joined an exclusive list of drivers with at least one Grand Slam to their name. This list, which stands at 29 drivers in total, includes legends like Jim Clark, who holds the record with a staggering eight Grand Slams, as well as current stars like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc.
At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Russell not only achieved the Grand Slam but also vaulted him back into contention in the Drivers' Championship mix. With 66 points separating him from his teammate Kimi Antonelli, and only eight race weekends left on the schedule, this victory has certainly put him back in the mix for a top-five finish.
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