F1 LIVE: Russell 0.1s win, teammate crash chaos triggers SC – How Azerbaijan GP unfolded

The F1 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix took place at the Baku City Circuit, now held on a Saturday for the first time, with a 51-lap or 120-minute race starting at 15:00 local time (12:00 UK). The headline indicates Russell won the race by a margin of 0.1 seconds, with a crash involving his own teammate triggering a Safety Car during the event. The article notes Baku's history of tricky starts, with the track narrowing after Turn 1 and overtaking chances at Turns 2 and 3, a layout that has previously produced Safety Cars and red flags.