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Russell wins in Baku by 0.196 seconds

Formula 1's result table puts Mercedes ahead of Verstappen, with Hadjar completing the podium.

By Under The Hood Nation · Under The Hood Nation

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Development date: 2026-09-26. Exact time not confirmed.

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George Russell driving a Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 at Silverstone in 2024; file photo, not the 2026 Azerbaijan race.
FILE PHOTO — George Russell in a Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 at the 2024 British Grand Prix, Silverstone. The 2026 Azerbaijan race is not pictured. Photo: Jen Ross / CC BY 2.0. Image source · Usage terms

What happened

George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26. Formula 1's published result lists Max Verstappen second, 0.196 seconds behind, and Isack Hadjar third. Russell completed 51 laps for Mercedes.

Why it matters

The finishing order gives Mercedes the win while both Red Bull drivers reach the podium. Charles Leclerc finished fourth and Kimi Antonelli fifth; Lando Norris did not finish.

What enthusiasts should know

Use the linked result table for the classified order and any later amendments. This brief follows the official published result; it does not claim independent trackside reporting.

Original sources

UTH explains the linked evidence. This article does not claim independent vehicle testing or firsthand reporting.

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