George Russell takes Azerbaijan GP victory

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George Russell holds off Verstappen in close finish in Azerbaijan to trim Antonelli's F1 lead
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — George Russell held off Max Verstappen for his first Formula 1 win in three months to cut into Kimi Antonelli’s standings lead at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday. Russell started on pole and built a big lead before having to defend on two safety-car restarts,

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Russell fends off Verstappen to win in Baku, Antonelli fifth
Briton George Russell won the Azerbaijan ​Grand Prix from pole position at ‌the Baku City Circuit on Saturday to cut Mercedes teammate ​Kimi Antonelli's Formula One ​world championship lead to 66 ⁠poi...

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He held off being hounded to the line by a quick Max Verstappen, his margin at the line just one-tenth of a second.

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