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Russell wins Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The podium also got the Dutchman Max Verstappen and his partner in Red Bull Frenchman Isak Hajar

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Russell wins Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

British Mercedes pilot George Russell became the winner of the Grand Prix of Azerbaijan, the 15th in the season stage of the Formula 1 championship.

Russell, 28, won his eighth career and third race of the season.

Second place was taken by the Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull), the third was his teammate Frenchman Isak Hajar.

The leader of the current season Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), who broke the car in qualifying and started 16th, finished fifth in the end. The fourth was Monegasque Charles Lecleri.

The top 10 also included Briton Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), Briton Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls), Frenchman Esteban Ocon (Haas), British Oliver Berman (Haas) and Spaniard Carlos Sainz (Williams).

In the overall standings, Antonelli has 302 points, Russell (236) in second place, seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton (199).

The next stage, the Bahrain Grand Prix, will be held from October 2 to 4.

Source: РБК ↗

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