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The title race right now
Updated 26 September 2026 · after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
Drivers’ Championship
Constructors’ Championship
Formula One heads to Sepang
The championship continues from 2 to 4 October with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. After Russell reduced Antonelli's championship advantage in Baku, the title fight enters its final eight Grands Prix.
View the 2026 calendar →Russell wins as Red Bull places two cars on the podium
Russell preserved the lead from pole and controlled the race through the Safety Car period caused by Alexander Albon's crash. Verstappen climbed from eighth to second, while Hadjar completed the podium after a strong Red Bull performance.
Antonelli recovers from 16th to fifth
Charles Leclerc finished fourth ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who recovered eleven positions after his qualifying accident. Lewis Hamilton was sixth, followed by Arvid Lindblad, Esteban Ocon, Oliver Bearman and Carlos Sainz.
Russell cuts Antonelli's advantage to 66 points
Antonelli remains the championship leader with 302 points after recovering to fifth in Baku. Russell's victory lifts him to 236 and reduces the gap from 81 points to 66. Mercedes extends its advantage in the Constructors' Championship.
Verstappen charges from eighth as Red Bull finds race pace
Verstappen recovered from a difficult qualifying session to finish second, while Hadjar joined him on the podium. The result gave Red Bull two cars inside the top three on the streets of Baku.
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