George Russell says Baku grand slam vindicated his resilience after six winless weekends
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George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his third victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season and his first career grand slam, leading every lap in Baku. The win ended six winless weekends during which Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead, including a comeback victory over Russell at Monza. Russell said the result rewarded work to cope with 2026’s new regulations while 20-year-old Antonelli adapted quickly to the W17; it was his first win since June’s Austrian Grand Prix.
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