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George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The British pilot closed the gap with championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 individual championship

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George Russell won the 15th Formula 1 round in Baku, reducing the gap from season leader Kimi Antonelli to 66 points.
Mercedes became the most successful engine manufacturer in the history of the series, overtaking Ferrari.

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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is the 15th round of the Formula 1 Championship. Mercedes achieved a historic record for the most wins as an engine manufacturer.

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British Mercedes driver George Russell reduced the gap to the leading Formula 1 driver, Italian Kimi Antonelli, after winning the 15th stage of the Formula 1 championship - the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which took place on the city circuit in Baku.

Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix race on Saturday. Second and third places were taken by Red Bull drivers, Dutchman Max Verstappen and Frenchman Isak Hajjar. Championship leader Antonelli from Mercedes, who started from 16th position, finished fifth.

Russell now has 236 points, 66 points behind Antonelli (302). The top three in the drivers' standings is completed by Briton Lewis Hamilton (199).

Also in the top 10 are: 4. Lando Norris (McLaren; 186), 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari; 179), 6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull; 163), 7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren; 120), 8. Isak Hajar (Red Bull; 86), 9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls; 59), 10. Pierre Gasly (Alpin; 41).

After the Azerbaijan round, Mercedes with 252 victories became the most successful engine manufacturer in the history of Formula 1, beating Ferrari (251).

Mercedes continues to lead the Constructors' Championship with 538 points. Next are Ferrari (378), McLaren (306), Red Bull (263), Racing Bulls (83), Alpin (68), Haas (27), Audi (17), Williams (12), Aston Martin (3) and Cadillac (0).

Open Questions

How will the balance of power change in the next stages?