RUSSELL FENDS OFF VERSTAPPEN LATE CHARGE BAKU

Original: F1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell holds off late Max Verstappen charge for victory

George Russell secures pole-to-flag victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, managing two safety car periods to hold off Max Verstappen.

Mercedes driver George Russell has taken a dominant pole-to-flag victory at F1's Azerbaijan GP, overcoming two safety cars to beat Max Verstappen and clinch his third grand prix win of 2026. Russell took pole by a massive eight tenths on Friday and confirmed Mercedes' dominance in race trim. The Bri