George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix after late Max Verstappen challenge

Safety cars change race outcome

Russell built an early lead before two safety car periods erased his advantage. The Red Bull driver climbed from eighth place to chase the leader for eleven laps near the finish line.

Championship gap narrows significantly

Kimi Antonelli recovered from sixteenth position on the grid to finish fifth in the race. This result reduces the points difference between the Italian and Russell to sixty-six in the world championship standings.

Red Bull secures double podium

Isack Hadjar took third place after returning from a wrist injury that kept him out of three previous races. Charles Leclerc finished fourth for Ferrari following a drop back from second position early in the event.