F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix results: Baku chaos delivers thrilling finish and more misery for Lewis Hamilton

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held on Saturday, moved forward a day to avoid clashing with Azerbaijan Remembrance Day. George Russell started from pole after a strong Friday qualifying lap, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who holds an 81-point lead over Russell, crashed out in Q1 and was eliminated in Q2. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both qualified well off the pace, setting up a difficult race for them, while the 51-lap contest itself produced a chaotic but thrilling finish.