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Having qualified on pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, George Russell tipped Max Verstappen as his most immediate danger in the race – but joked about his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's remarkable Monza comeback. Such a scenario could be on the cards again since Antonelli hit the…
George Russell delivered a commanding performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading to speculation that he has found a new level of competitiveness with his Mercedes car. His dominance in the race has sparked discussion among experts about whether he has discovered a technical or strategic advantage over his team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
Max Verstappen described the 0.196-second gap to George Russell at the finish line of the Baku City Circuit as slightly misleading after the thrilling Formula 1 race on 26 September. Despite starting eighth on the grid, Verstappen emerged as the main contender for victory, just as Russell had predicted during Friday's qualifying sessions.
George Russell secured a lights-to-flag victory in a tightly contested Formula 1 race, holding off a late challenge from Max Verstappen. The finish was among the closest in recent Formula 1 history, with Russell maintaining his lead despite Verstappen's late surge.
George Russell secured a commanding pole-to-flag victory at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off a late challenge from Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver dominated the race despite two safety car periods, claiming his third grand prix win of the season. Russell had set the pace early by taking pole position with a significant margin of eight tenths of a second on Friday, underscoring Mercedes' strong performance in race conditions.
Defending champion Luke Littler was eliminated in the first round of the World Grand Prix after losing 2-1 to Luke Woodhouse. The match took place in Leicester, where Littler's unexpected defeat marked a significant upset in the tournament's opening stage.
Colton Herta has expressed his ambition to reach Formula 1 by 2028, acknowledging the challenges ahead but remaining confident in his potential. He admitted it would be unrealistic to expect immediate success or race wins upon entering the top tier, but emphasised that despite his age, his speed matches that of his competitors.
