Red Bull cut McLaren’s lead in the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship to 43 points with a double podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday (26). Max Verstappen finished second, 0.196 seconds behind winner George Russell, while Isack Hadjar took third on his return to racing after missing three Grands Prix with a wrist injury.

Their results earned Red Bull 33 points in Baku. McLaren added none: Lando Norris retired after being caught in the crash involving the two Alpine drivers, while Oscar Piastri finished 14th after locking up at Turn 1 during a Safety Car restart. McLaren arrived at the race 76 points ahead of Red Bull; that margin is now 43.

Verstappen started eighth after a difficult qualifying session but worked his way into the fight at the front. He finished just behind Russell after the Mercedes driver briefly lost power near the end of the race. Hadjar, who had qualified fourth, completed the podium in his first Grand Prix since recovering from his wrist injury. Red Bull’s 33-point haul was its highest of the season so far.

For McLaren, Piastri had been in position to challenge for third before his Turn 1 mistake sent him down the order. Norris’s race ended in the collision involving Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly. The two results meant McLaren left Baku without adding to the 306 points it held after the previous round. Red Bull, which had 230 points before the race, rose to 263. formula1.com

The Azerbaijan result leaves McLaren third and Red Bull fourth in the championship. Mercedes leads with 538 points, followed by Ferrari on 378. McLaren has 306, Red Bull 263 and Racing Bulls 83 after the Baku race.

F1 today: FAQ

Who leads the 2026 F1 championship after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

Kimi Antonelli leads with 302 points. George Russell is second on 236, leaving a 66-point gap after Baku.

Who won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

George Russell won for Mercedes, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.

Which team leads the 2026 F1 Constructors’ Championship?

Mercedes leads with 538 points, 160 ahead of Ferrari.

How many points separate McLaren and Red Bull after the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

McLaren leads Red Bull by 43 points in the Constructors’ Championship: 306 to 263.