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- 1Russell leads Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Piastri overtakes Leclerc at start▼2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Russell leads as Piastri jumps Leclerc on the race start
George Russell is leading the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku after getting away cleanly, with Oscar Piastri jumping Charles Leclerc on the opening lap to take second place. The start shook up the running order at a street circuit known for limited overtaking, making the early moves decisive for the race outcome.
- 2Red Bull strong in early laps of Azerbaijan Grand Prix●PlanetF1 (@Planet_F1): Lap 5/51: It's a very strong start from Red Bull. Isack Hadjar runs third, with Max Verstappen no
The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix is underway in Baku, and Red Bull has made a strong start. Five laps into the 51-lap race, Isack Hadjar is running third with Max Verstappen just behind him, both chasing McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who leads the field. Live commentary is tracking the battle at the front as the race develops on Baku's streets.
- 3Piastri surprised by Azerbaijan Grand Prix outcome after mistake▼'Certainly took me by surprise' – Oscar Piastri reflects on 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix result after mistake
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri admitted he was caught off guard by how the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix unfolded, saying the result 'certainly took me by surprise' after a mistake during the race in Baku. The Australian's error cost him at a circuit where he has previously struggled, prompting reflection on what went wrong as the Formula 1 season continues.
- 4Antonelli passes Baku test Piastri once failed●Antonelli passed a key test Piastri had failed Kimi Antonelli had the worst weekend of his F1 season yet in Baku; even h
Kimi Antonelli endured his worst Formula 1 weekend of the season in Baku, with even his recovery drive to fifth described as unremarkable. Yet observers note the Mercedes rookie avoided a major mistake under pressure in Azerbaijan, a test Oscar Piastri famously failed there, giving Antonelli credit for maturity despite the difficult results.
- 5Antonelli passes key test Piastri failed in Baku●Antonelli passed a key test Piastri had failed https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/kimi-antonelli-worst-weekend-f1-2026-a
Kimi Antonelli is drawing praise despite what is described as his worst weekend of the 2026 season in Formula 1, with reports saying the Mercedes young driver handled a key test of composure in Azerbaijan that Oscar Piastri had previously failed. The comparison with Piastri's struggles is fueling debate among fans about the young Italian's maturity and development.