Russell Baku Win Ends Six-Race Drought

George Russell ended a character-building six-race winless streak with a commanding victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, becoming the first driver in 2026 to achieve a grand slam by securing pole position, leading every lap, and setting the fastest lap in the Baku street circuit. saltysenoritaaz.org

The Mercedes driver admitted it would have been easy to lose faith during his recent difficult period, which saw his younger teammate Kimi Antonelli outperform him consistently. Russell's dominant performance in Baku demonstrates his resilience and championship pedigree as the 2026 season progresses.