'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side' after 'real tough period'
Summary
George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his third victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season. This win helped him close the points gap to his teammate Kimi Antonelli, who has dominated the season so far with eight wins.Key Facts
- George Russell drives for Mercedes in Formula 1.
- Russell's win in Azerbaijan ended a seven-race winless streak.
- Kimi Antonelli, Russell’s teammate, has won eight races in 2026.
- Before Azerbaijan, Antonelli led Russell by 81 points; now the gap is 66 points.
- Antonelli had a poor weekend in Azerbaijan, finishing fifth after a qualifying mistake.
- The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held on Saturday instead of the usual Sunday.
- Russell is known as "Mr Saturday" because of his strong qualifying performances.
- Russell feels focused on improving his own performance despite the large points gap.
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