Azerbaijan 2026
Round 15 • September 26, 2026
Circuit
Baku
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In a thrilling display of grit and strategy, Baku's notorious street circuit saw George Russell fend off a relentless charge from Max Verstappen, whose meteoric rise from P8 kept fans on the edge of their seats. Amidst the chaos of high-profile retirements, including a dramatic double collision involving Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly, young talents like Kimi Antonelli and Arvid Lindblad dazzled with remarkable climbs through the field. With battles unfolding at every corner and the unpredictability of Azerbaijan alive and kicking, this Grand Prix is a masterclass in resilience and racecraft.
Max Verstappen
26.6% of votes
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 1:38:02.143 | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | +0.196 | 18 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | +10.704 | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | +14.136 | 12 |
| 5 | Kimi Antonelli | +14.512 | 10 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | +22.382 | 8 |
| 7 | Arvid Lindblad | +31.159 | 6 |
| 8 | Esteban Ocon | +31.189 | 4 |
| 9 | Oliver Bearman | +31.929 | 2 |
| 10 | Carlos Sainz Jr | +32.416 | 1 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | +33.231 | 0 |
| 12 | Liam Lawson | +34.013 | 0 |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | +34.230 | 0 |
| 14 | Oscar Piastri | +36.401 | 0 |
| 15 | Sergio Perez | +41.400 | 0 |
| 16 | Valtteri Bottas | Accident | 0 |
| DNF | Alexander Albon | Accident | 0 |
| DNF | Lance Stroll | Water pressure | 0 |
| DNF | Lando Norris | Collision | 0 |
| DNF | Pierre Gasly | Collision | 0 |
| DNF | Franco Colapinto | Collision damage | 0 |
| DNF | Fernando Alonso | Water pressure | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 1:43.615 | 1:43.462 | 1:42.526 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | 1:44.360 | 1:43.780 | 1:43.363 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 1:45.014 | 1:43.814 | 1:43.364 |
| 4 | Isack Hadjar | 1:44.161 | 1:43.880 | 1:43.500 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 1:44.571 | 1:44.020 | 1:43.672 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:44.260 | 1:44.037 | 1:43.858 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 1:44.489 | 1:44.106 | 1:44.047 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 1:44.041 | 1:43.706 | 1:44.081 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:45.104 | 1:44.629 | 1:44.566 |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | 1:45.106 | 1:44.683 | 1:44.963 |
| 11 | Oliver Bearman | 1:45.228 | 1:44.775 | - |
| 12 | Liam Lawson | 1:45.535 | 1:44.860 | - |
| 13 | Alexander Albon | 1:45.031 | 1:45.001 | - |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | 1:45.039 | 1:45.016 | - |
| 15 | Arvid Lindblad | 1:45.381 | 1:45.106 | - |
| 16 | Kimi Antonelli | 1:45.504 | - | - |
| 17 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 1:45.799 | - | - |
| 18 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:45.920 | - | - |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | 1:46.593 | - | - |
| 20 | Sergio Perez | 1:46.658 | - | - |