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Is George Russell back in the title fight?

Original: Is George Russell back in the title fight? Plus: What Alonso's new deal means for Aston Martin https://www.nytimes.com/a

Formula 1 analysis is weighing whether George Russell is back in contention for the drivers' championship following his form at the Baku Grand Prix with Mercedes. Discussion also covers what Fernando Alonso's new contract means for Aston Martin's future. Commentators are assessing Russell's recent pace and whether Mercedes can sustain a challenge to the front-runners for the rest of the season.

Why now: Russell's strong showing in Baku has revived talk of a genuine title challenge, alongside Alonso's contract news.

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• Is George Russell back in the title fight? Plus: What Alonso's new deal means for Aston Martin https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7643293/2026/09/29/george-russell-baku-mercedes-title-fight-prime-tire/ # Formula1 # Motorsport # SportsNews · nyt_sports@robot.villas

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