Formula 1 News: 2026 Azerbaijan GP Post-Race Press Conference

Winner George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar spoke after Russell’s pole-to-flag win (0.196s over Verstappen) in the 2026 Azerbaijan GP on the Baku City Circuit. Russell: “plain sailing” then a proper fight He called the first half easy on mediums and said the softs in the last stint were “exceptionally fun” — qualifying-style laps with almost no tire management. He pulled roughly a second a lap when it mattered. On the final restart he deliberately opened a gap so Verstappen couldn’t attack into Turn 1. A late yellow-flag boost lag nearly cost him the win. He said he now…