VERSTAPPEN CALLS RUSSELL GAP SLIGHTLY MISLEADING

Original: Why Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to Russell is slightly misleading

Max Verstappen indicates that the 0.196-second gap to George Russell at the Baku finish line does not fully represent the true competitive margin.

At the Baku City Circuit, the words Russell spoke after qualifying became reality: the Mercedes driver had already predicted on Friday that, despite starting eighth, Verstappen would pose the biggest threat for victory, and that proved to be the case in a thrilling finale around the streets of Baku.