Driver ratings: Russell faultless and Hadjar excellent on return at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell was rated faultless during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to driver ratings compiled by BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin.

Isack Hadjar was also singled out for an excellent showing on his return, with his performance during the race in Baku drawing particular praise in the ratings.

A closely watched race

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on the demanding street circuit in Baku, offered a fresh opportunity for the field to be assessed, with Russell and Hadjar emerging as two of the standout performers according to the ratings.

Russell's faultless rating reflects a performance free of the errors that can often prove costly on Baku's unforgiving street circuit, where barriers line much of the track and small mistakes can carry heavy consequences.

Hadjar's excellent return likewise stood out among the ratings handed out for the race, marking a strong showing as he came back to competitive action.

Beyond these two performances, the wider set of driver ratings for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix reflects how the rest of the field fared across a race weekend on one of the calendar's more unpredictable circuits.

The ratings offer a snapshot of how the grid performed in Baku, with Russell and Hadjar's showings likely to be discussed as among the highlights of the weekend.