P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Back-to-back wins for Max Verstappen for the first time since June last year, but what has that Oscar Piastri crash done for the drivers’ championship?
Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Oscar Piastri’s crashes opened the doors for Lando Norris in the drivers’ title race. Despite Piastri’s misfortunes, Verstappen showcased a flawless lights-to-flag performance, marking his second consecutive win and closing the championship gap. However, Norris faced setbacks with a slow pit stop, finding himself 25 points behind Piastri in the title race. McLaren missed the chance to secure back-to-back constructors’ titles after a dramatic race, setting up anticipation for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. George Russell overcame illness to finish second, followed by a jubilant Carlos Sainz securing third place for his first podium since his final race with Ferrari. The race saw intense battles and penalties, making for an eventful and unpredictable contest in Baku.
