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Azerbaijan Grand Prix ends closer than expected
Original: F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/f1-in-azerbaijan-that-was-almos
The Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku delivered a far tighter contest than anticipated, with the race coming down to a narrow margin rather than the one-sided result many expected. Motorsport commentators are picking over how the near-upset unfolded and what the close finish means for the championship battle going forward.
Why now: Fans are discussing a surprisingly close race result at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Evidence
- F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/f1-in-azerbaijan-that-was-almost-a-close-run-thing/ # Formula1 # Motorsport # Cars · ars_technica@robot.villas · 1
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