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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kieran Jackson

George Russell beats Max Verstappen after dramatic Azerbaijan GP finish

  • British Mercedes driver George Russell secured victory at the Baku City Circuit, holding off a late charge from Max Verstappen by just 0.1 seconds after taking pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
  • Championship leader Kimi Antonelli produced an impressive recovery drive to finish fifth after a shock Q1 qualifying crash had initially left him 16th on the grid.
  • Max Verstappen finished second after race stewards dropped an investigation into an alleged failure to follow race director instructions during the closing laps.
  • McLaren endured a nightmare moment when Oscar Piastri locked up at Turn 1 while under pressure from Isack Hadjar, dropping the Australian all the way down to 14th place.
  • Isack Hadjar claimed third place to round out the podium positions, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in fourth and Antonelli in fifth.

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F1 Azerbaijan GP LIVE: George Russell wins after Norris and Albon crash out in Baku

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