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F1's top 10 closest finishes after George Russell holds off Max Verstappen's late Baku challenge
Motorsport.com • • general
Key Points:
- George Russell won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a closely contested race, narrowly beating Max Verstappen by just 0.196 seconds, marking the 11th-closest finish in Formula 1 history.
- The article lists the top 10 closest finishes in F1 history, with the closest being the 1971 Italian Grand Prix where Peter Gethin beat Ronnie Peterson by 0.010 seconds.
- Other notable close finishes include the 2002 Austrian GP where Michael Schumacher controversially finished 0.182 seconds ahead of Rubens Barrichello, and the 1986 Spanish GP where Ayrton Senna narrowly defeated Nigel Mansell by 0.014 seconds.
- The list features several races impacted by team orders, safety cars, and dramatic battles, highlighting the intense competition and strategic elements in Formula 1 racing.
- The article underscores the rarity of such tight finishes despite the high speeds and advanced technology in modern Formula 1 racing.
