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Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Baku City Circuit · Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku City Circuit · Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku City Circuit · Baku, Azerbaijan
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by George Russell (Mercedes), who started from pole position. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finished second, with Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) completing the podium. The fastest lap was set by George Russell (1:44.916).
P1
George Russell
Mercedes
P2
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
P3
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
Racing Profile
How The Favorites Have Fared Here
What the record books say going into this race.
Fernando Alonso: 237 starts without a win
Last won the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix. Career: 32 wins in 439 starts.
439 career starts
Sergio Perez: 5 podiums in 8 starts here
That is 63% at this circuit against 12% in the rest of their career. The odds of a gap that big by chance are less than 1 in 1,000. 2 wins here.
8 starts here
Max Verstappen: 14 starts without a win
Last won the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Career: 71 wins in 247 starts.
247 career starts
Sergio Perez: 33 starts without a podium
Last on the podium at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix. Career: 39 podiums in 295 starts.
295 career starts
Kimi Antonelli: 5 straight podiums
Kimi Antonelli has finished on the podium in each of the last 5 races. At their career rate (39%), the odds of a run like that are about 1 in 104.
38 career starts
Lance Stroll: 203 starts without a win
The 3rd-longest winless run to begin a career in F1 history.
203 career starts
Oscar Piastri: 10 starts without a podium
Last on the podium at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. Career: 28 podiums in 82 starts.
82 career starts
Nico Hulkenberg: 263 starts without a win
The longest winless run to begin a career in F1 history.
263 career starts
Lewis Hamilton: 2 podiums in 9 starts here
That is 22% at this circuit against 53% in the rest of their career. The odds of a gap that big by chance are about 1 in 16. 1 win here.
9 starts here
George Russell: 3 podiums in 6 starts here
That is 50% at this circuit against 18% in the rest of their career. The odds of a gap that big by chance are about 1 in 14.
6 starts here
Nico Hulkenberg: 1 points finish in 7 starts here
That is 14% at this circuit against 46% in the rest of their career. The odds of a gap that big by chance are about 1 in 11. Best finish here: P9.
7 starts here
Valtteri Bottas: 83 starts without a podium
Last on the podium at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Career: 67 podiums in 260 starts.
260 career starts
Fernando Alonso: 0 podiums in 8 starts here
That is 0% at this circuit against 25% in the rest of their career. The odds of a gap that big by chance are about 1 in 10.
8 starts here
Lando Norris: 0 podiums in 6 starts here
That is 0% at this circuit against 31% in the rest of their career. The odds of a gap that big by chance are about 1 in 9.
6 starts here
Yuki Tsunoda: 3 points finishes in 5 starts here
That is 60% at this circuit against 28% in the rest of their career. The odds of a gap that big by chance are about 1 in 7. Best finish here: P6.
5 starts here
Computed from official results. Every card shows the sample behind it, and the odds compare each driver with their own record.
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Paddock Picks
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Session Schedule
Race Recap
George Russell took victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Championship Swing
What stood out in this race, measured against F1 history.
Carlos Sainz scores for the first time in 9 races
First points since the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
244 career starts
Kimi Antonelli gained 11 places
Started P16, finished P5. 230 of 8,573 finishes since 2000 (3%) gained that many places or more.
8,573 finishes compared
7 drivers retired
3 of the previous 106 races since 2022 (3%) had 7 or more retirements.
106 races since 2022
Esteban Ocon scores for the first time in 8 races
First points since the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
195 career starts
Oliver Bearman scores for the first time in 9 races
First points since the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
42 career starts
George Russell completes a hat-trick
Pole, race win and fastest lap. Their 3rd career hat-trick. The previous one was the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. The 4th of 2026. About 18% of races since 2004 produced one.
450 races since 2004
Computed from official results. Every card shows the sample behind it, and the odds compare each driver with their own record.
Grades not yet available for this race.
Pit Position Projection