Russell wins Azerbaijan GP to cut Antonelli's title lead
- McLaren driver Lando Norris crashed out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday after Franco Colapinto locked his brakes at a restart, triggering a chain reaction that also eliminated Alpine driver Pierre Gasly.
- Following a safety car restart after an earlier incident, Colapinto locked up at the first corner and slammed into his teammate Gasly; Norris, positioned on the outside line, had nowhere to go and was caught in the resulting collision.
- Norris told BBC Radio he wants to "Give him a ban" for such incidents, arguing the FIA should take action because of the high cost of damaged parts and the impact on blameless drivers.
- Colapinto apologized for the "big mistake," while race stewards issued a 10-second time penalty; Alpine chief Flavio Briatore previously threatened a media blackout over online abuse directed at Gasly following the Spanish Grand Prix.
- Stewards may convert the 10-second penalty into a grid sanction for the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, as the incident adds to recent controversy involving Argentinian fans and heightens scrutiny regarding Colapinto's future conduct.
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On Saturday, the British Mercedes rider won a very lively race in Baku, after almost being overtaken by Max Verstappen on the finish line. Finally, the Dutchman was second in the race, ahead of his French team-mate at Red Bull.
The Argentine pilot left his own team-mate, Pierre Gasly, and the English McLaren out of battle after a lump mistake in the Azerbaijani GP.
The Grand Prix in Baku was won by George Russell, who crossed the finish line 0.196 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.
LANDO NORRIS had to retire from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a crash caused by Franco Colapinto.
The Mercedes driver drives from the first to the last meter, the leading teammate of the World Championship comes back and limits the damage in the standings. Leclerc fourth, Hamilton sixth
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