September brought another riveting action and unforgettable moments in Formula One as teams battled across three races—Italian Grand Prix, Madrid Grand Prix and Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After the high-stakes series of race competition, Mercedes proved its greatness once again with Kimi Antonelli owning the first two races and George Russell prevailing at the Azerbaijan GP.
Conquering Monza
The tripleheader went off a spectacular start at the Italian GP. Beginning at P19, Antonelli deliberately made his way through the field to take the lead of the race. The young Italian driver raced past competitors and caught up to teammate George Russell who was at the forefront during the second half.
The two Mercedes drivers exchanged leads multiple times mid-race, until Antonelli eventually took control and conquered the race, making him the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. Russell went second, followed by Max Verstappen in third.
Where Greatness Meets New History
The second race took Formula 1 to a new destination as the Spanish GP made its historic return to Madrid after 45 years, already showcasing an intense competition in day one.
Fresh off his victory from the Italian GP, Antonelli extended another title at the Madrid GP, slicing past Max Verstappen who came in second and Lando Norris in third. He also made history as the first champion in the new Madring circuit. Other key drivers also staged key moments during the race, with Norris bringing a competitive start and Lewis Hamilton making his first DNF (Did Not Finish) of the season.
Russell Strikes Back in Baku
With two races already completed, Formula 1 headed to the Azerbaijan GP to compete for the third final race of the month. Held on the unforgiving streets of Baku, George Russell delivered an outstanding performance and secured his third victory of the 2026 season.
The Mercedes driver held his nerve up to the finish line after a tense closing battle with Max Verstappen, finishing 0.196 seconds ahead of the Red Bull driver. With Verstappen on second, Isack Hadjar completed the podium as he claimed third place.
After claiming the three races, Antonelli and Russell gave Mercedes a strong finish to September, and their statement wins added valuable momentum to their overall performance and rankings. As they move to the next rounds, the drivers look to intensify their game to keep themselves firmly standing on top.