Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Verstappen

Summarised from 6 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 26 Sept, 14:24 · Archive

George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen in a dramatic finish.

Mercedes driver George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, starting from pole position and leading throughout despite two safety car periods that tightened the race. Verstappen mounted a late challenge but Russell held him off, winning by one-tenth of a second. The Guardian reports that Russell's Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli recovered to fifth place from 16th on the grid, with Valtteri Bottas crashing on the final lap.

How it is being reported

• Russell edges out Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli settles for fifthAl Jazeera · 26 Sept, 15:17
• Russell holds off Verstappen to win by 0.1s in thrilling Azerbaijan GP finaleSky Sports · 26 Sept, 14:45
• Russell holds his nerve to see off Verstappen and win Azerbaijan GPThe Telegraph · 26 Sept, 14:16
• George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix by ONE tenth of a second: Mercedes star back to winning ways - and denies Max Verstappen his first triumph of the season by razor-thin marginDaily Mail Sport · 26 Sept, 14:14
• George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win crash-filled F1 Azerbaijan GPThe Guardian · 26 Sept, 14:08
• Drama in final lap as Russell JUST fends off Verstappen for win!Sky Sports · 26 Sept, 14:00
• Russell wins despite late Verstappen challengeBBC News · 26 Sept, 13:59
• Super start for Russell as he holds onto Baku lead!Sky Sports · 26 Sept, 13:00

In this story: George Russell · Max Verstappen · Mercedes · Red Bull · Azerbaijan

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