Data recap · 26 Sep 2026

Russell wins the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes, starting from pole position.

Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) finished second, 0.196s behind, with Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) completing the podium.

Fastest lap: George Russell, 1:44.916 on lap 49.

Biggest climber: Kimi Antonelli, P16 to P5 (+11).

7 retirements: Bottas (lap 49), Colapinto (lap 36), Gasly (lap 35), Norris (lap 35), Albon (lap 29), Alonso (lap 20), Stroll (lap 7).

Championship leader: Kimi Antonelli on 302 points, 66 ahead of George Russell after round 15.

Automated recap built from the published race classification. Full classification · Standings