P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc narrowly missed out on another race win this season with Oscar Piastri prevailing ahead of the Ferrari driver in Baku.
Charles Leclerc admitted to making a “misjudgement” in his battle with Oscar Piastri during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Piastri’s successful overtaking move at the opening corner proved to be crucial, ultimately leading to his victory over Leclerc. Despite Leclerc’s attempts to reclaim the lead, Piastri’s lower downforce configuration allowed him to excel on the straights, where Leclerc struggled. Leclerc acknowledged that he had miscalculated by letting Piastri overtake easily, banking on using DRS and slipstream later in the race – a strategy that did not pan out as expected. The outcome of the race served as a reminder to Leclerc that small misjudgements can have significant consequences in Formula 1.
