George Russell wins Formula 1 race in Azerbaijan in 2026, full results

George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes in the 2026 Formula 1 season, holding off Max Verstappen in a close finish to claim his team's third victory of the year. The race was held on a Saturday rather than the usual Sunday slot, and came after Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli crashed in qualifying. Antonelli remains the championship leader, but Russell's win demonstrates he is a contender in the title fight.