Russell Wins Baku, Ends Winless Streak

George Russell claimed his third Formula 1 victory of the 2026 season in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, leading every lap on the challenging Baku street circuit. The Mercedes driver's triumph marked his first career grand slam and ended a character-building six-race winless streak. mchezo.co.za

Following the victory, Russell reflected on the challenging period, stating 'It would have been very easy for me to lose the faith' during his recent winless weekends. The Baku win comes amid ongoing competition with his younger teammate Kimi Antonelli.