F1
Russell Celebrates First Grand Slam in Baku: 'Never Been So Dominant'
George Russell secured his first Formula 1 Grand Slam victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, achieving pole position, race win, fastest lap, and leading every lap. The 28-year-old Mercedes driver expressed pride in his dominant performance, which helped him close the championship gap to leader Kimi Antonelli by 15 points, though he remains 66 points behind. Russell highlighted the intense battle with Max Verstappen and the precision required on the tight streets of Baku, noting that tire management was not a factor due to conditions. Despite the significant deficit, Russell stated that less pressure is on him compared to Antonelli and aims to win every remaining race as the season moves to Malaysia and Singapore.
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