Russell beats Verstappen by 0.196 seconds to win in Baku
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, finishing just 0.196 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. Isack Hadjar took third place.
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Mercedes driver Russell completed the 51-lap race at the Baku City Circuit in 1:38:02.143. Verstappen finished less than two-tenths of a second behind him, while fellow Red Bull driver Hadjar was 10.704 seconds off the winning time. [1]
Russell had set the fastest time in qualifying on Friday, 25 September, according to an Associated Press photo caption. [2]
Russell earned 25 points for the victory, with Verstappen taking 18 and Hadjar 15. All three completed the full 51 laps. [1]
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