Why Max Verstappen says 0.196s Baku finish-line gap to George Russell is slightly misleading
At the Baku City Circuit, the words Russell spoke after qualifying became reality: the Mercedes driver had already predicted on Friday that, despite starting eighth, Verstappen would pose the biggest threat for victory, and that proved to be the case in a thrilling finale around the streets of Baku. Verstappen fell just 0.196 seconds short of his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at ... Keep reading