Ten years of racing around the Baku City Circuit brings us to a weekend filled with incredible storylines, and George Russell has a massive chance to finally break his winless streak. It feels genuinely wild that, given the raw performance of the Mercedes this machine has shown this year, Russell has only managed two victories so far in 2026.
He currently sits second in the Drivers’ Championship, but that position hides a brutal middle phase of the season where results just would not fall his way. Thankfully, an uptick in form has arrived right when it matters, showing up loud and clear since returning from the summer shutdown.
Now, as the paddock gathers for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the spotlight turns entirely to whether he can capitalize on this momentum. Alongside Russell, we have Kimi Antonelli fighting through the field, solid performances from current and former Red Bull drivers, and always the looming threat of a race-changing moment on these unforgiving city streets.
