Russell edges out Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli settles for fifth
Summary
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by a very small margin. Russell’s teammate Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, keeping his lead in the championship. French driver Isack Hadjar returned from injury to finish third.Key Facts
- George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes, leading from start to finish.
- Russell finished 0.196 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, who started in eighth place.
- The race included two safety car periods, making it more challenging for the drivers.
- Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, started 16th but finished fifth.
- Isack Hadjar, returning from a wrist injury, secured third place.
- Russell’s win was his eighth career victory and third of the season.
- Antonelli’s points lead was reduced to 66 points after 15 races.
- Other notable finishers include Charles Leclerc in fourth, Lewis Hamilton in sixth, and Carlos Sainz in tenth.
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