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Russell beats Verstappen in Baku after two Safety Car interruptions
Mercedes wins the Azerbaijan GP as two neutralisations reshape the race and sharpen the closing stages.
27 September 2026 1 min read 0 views
George Russell delivered victory for Mercedes in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and kept Max Verstappen behind him after a race disrupted by two Safety Car periods. The British driver handled the closing laps better and used the interruptions to strengthen his position.
Verstappen stayed in contention, but Baku did not give him the opening he needed to overturn the result. For Formula 1, it was another reminder of how quickly the Azerbaijan circuit can change the picture.