George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after holding off Max Verstappen in a thrilling finish in Baku.

Russell beat Verstappen by just 0.196 seconds. The narrow gap made it one of the closest finishes of the season.

The race was chaotic, with incidents shaking up the order. Isack Hadjar finished third to take a surprise podium.

Kimi Antonelli recovered to fifth after a difficult race. The result keeps the championship battle tight with a few rounds left.

Baku's street circuit is known for drama. Its long straights and tight castle section punish even small mistakes.

Russell's win is a boost for his team in the constructors' fight. Verstappen will be disappointed to miss out by less than two-tenths of a second. The Dutch driver had pushed hard in the closing laps.

Formula 1 now heads to the next round, with the title race still wide open. Fans can expect more close battles as the season reaches its climax.