F1
Russell Holds Off Verstappen to Win Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell secured his third victory of the season by winning the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. Driving for Mercedes, Russell led from start to finish but had to defend his position against a determined Max Verstappen in the final laps. Verstappen started eighth and moved up to third before challenging Russell for the lead. Isack Hadjar returned from injury to take third place, marking his comeback after missing three grands prix. Russell’s win strengthened his second-place standing in the championship, gaining significant points over his teammate Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth.
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