George Russell Survives In The Baku Chaos | Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026
Summary
Kevin Turner and Jake Boxell review the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where George Russell secured a narrow 0.196-second victory over Max Verstappen after a safety car reset. The hosts analyze the race dynamics, noting that Pirelli’s tires lacked sufficient degradation, which favored Mercedes’ pace over Red Bull’s strong powertrain. They also discuss Antonelli’s strategic fifth-place finish, McLaren’s struggles with new upgrades, and the controversy surrounding Franco Colapinto’s collision with Lando Norris. Finally, the episode covers the upcoming Singapore race and the evolving driver marke…
Topics discussed
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Show intro and guest welcome
Azerbaijan GP race results and standings
Stuart Codling's report from Baku
Analysis of tire degradation and strategy
Russell's dominant performance and Verstappen's chase
Red Bull powertrain and car characteristics
Yuki Tsunoda's return and new contract
Antonelli's damage limitation and maturity
McLaren and Ferrari struggles in Baku
Leclerc's qualifying vs race pace discrepancy
Upcoming upgrades and Singapore preview
Colapinto incident and Norris ban debate
Esteban Ocon's future at Haas
Singapore GP outlook and sign-off
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