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Russell leads disrupted Baku FP1 as McLaren debut major upgrade package
George Russell (GBR) (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team) in the paddock before free practice 1 of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 at the Baku City Circuit | Credit: Peter Kiss / WHYOUT images George Russell led a disrupted opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, setting the fastest time as McLaren introduced its largest upgrade package of the season. The Mercedes driver established the benchmark late in the session with a 1:45.387, finishing
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Piastri Wins F1 Azerbaijan GP as Sainz and Perez crash out, Norris recovers to fourth
Written by Owen Bradley Credit: Rudy Carezzevoli Oscar Piastri Won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Charles Leclerc and George Russell after Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez crashed out, with George Russell inheriting the podium and Lando Norris recovering from 15th to 4th. It was a relatively clean first lap, with Sergio Perez managing to overtake Carlos Sainz at the start, with Max Verstappen following suite behind, overtaking George Russell as well in the opening double left-ha
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