P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix handed Max Verstappen the second of three defeats in the 2023 season on his worst weekend of the year.
Despite some early struggles, Max Verstappen managed to win two out of the first three races of the season. However, heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he still had not fully found his groove. The race in Baku was expected to be challenging, as Sergio Perez had a strong track record there, while Verstappen had only one podium finish in the past. In the Sprint race, Verstappen collided with George Russell, causing damage to his car. During the main race, Verstappen experimented with the setup of his car, focusing on improving his understanding of the tires. Although he didn’t win the race, he learned valuable lessons that would help him in the remaining races of the year, where he would go on to dominate.
