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Baku delivers F1's closest finish in 24 years
Original: Baku 2026 was F1’s closest finish in 24 years. It nearly cost George Russell his best win
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku produced the closest finish Formula 1 has seen in 24 years, with George Russell taking what is being called his best win despite nearly losing it at the line. The margin of victory has become the main talking point among fans and pundits, alongside Russell's late-race defence of the lead.
Why now: The record-close finishing margin and Russell's near-loss immediately after the race made it the sport's biggest talking point.
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- Baku 2026 was F1’s closest finish in 24 years. It nearly cost George Russell his best win · The New York Times
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