George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking his third victory of the season, according to official Formula 1 sources. This win reduces the lead of his teammate Kimi Antonelli to 66 points in the drivers’ championship.
Before the Baku race, Antonelli held an 81-point advantage, bolstered by consecutive wins in Monza and Madrid. Despite a qualifying error that saw him drop out in Q1, Antonelli finished fifth, while Russell dominated by securing pole position and the race victory.
Russell stated that he feels less pressure than his rival, acknowledging that Antonelli has had an almost perfect season so far. He added that he did not consider himself a title contender for several races but that his recent form has boosted his confidence for the remainder of the season.
The British driver emphasized that the 66-point deficit can still be overcome, citing examples of comebacks in previous seasons. He prefers to focus on winning each race rather than the overall standings.