1. Russell’s golden opportunity for a third win
From George Russell with a huge chance to secure his first win in seven rounds to Kimi Antonelli fighting through the field, and from strong performances from current and former Red Bull drivers to the potential for a race-changing moment, here are five things to keep an eye on as we celebrate a decade of racing around the Baku City Circuit.
Given the performance potential of the Mercedes this year, it still feels surprising that George Russell has won just two races so far in 2026.
Russell is second in the Drivers' Championship but endured a tough run during the middle of the season before an uptick in form since returning from the summer shutdown.