F1
Verstappen Close to First Season Win in Baku, but Falls Short
Max Verstappen finished second at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, trailing George Russell by 0.196 seconds after a tight duel on the final lap. Russell secured the victory despite losing turbopressure due to yellow flags, while Verstappen cited battery limitations as a factor. The result keeps Verstappen sixth in the championship with 163 points, whereas Russell moves to second place with 236 points, closing the gap to leader Kimi Antonelli.
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