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Oscar Piastri put on a masterclass in defensive driving to claim his second career victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of pole-getter Charles Leclerc after a controversial penultimate-lap cr…
Oscar Piastri showcased brilliant defensive driving skills to secure his second career victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging out Charles Leclerc, the pole-sitter, after a controversial crash involving Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz on the penultimate lap. McLaren now leads the constructors championship for the first time in 10 years, holding a 20-point lead over Red Bull. Piastri initially struggled on medium tires while Leclerc built a significant lead, but strategic pit stops and superb driving brought Piastri back to contention. Piastri’s well-executed dive down the inside of Leclerc on lap 19 earned him the lead, and he maintained it with a flawless performance until the end. Piastri described the race as one of the better ones in his career, while Leclerc faced tire troubles that allowed Perez to overtake him on the penultimate lap.
