P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren took the lead of the constructors’ championship last weekend in Azerbaijan.
Last Sunday, in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, McLaren overtook Red Bull in the constructors’ championship after weeks of catching up. This has put both teams in an unusual position, with McLaren not leading the standings for some time and Red Bull facing a position other than first since 2022. Red Bull’s domination of the constructors’ championship dates back to the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix, but McLaren ended their 847-day run at the top. The last time Red Bull did not lead the constructors’ championship was before the 2022 Spanish GP, and the standings were not expected to change in that race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Charles Leclerc secured pole position in the Grand Prix followed by Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz, and after a thrilling race with ups and downs, Red Bull ultimately claimed a one-two finish securing the lead in both championships and finishing the race with maximum points. This has made McLaren the team to beat now, as they aim to win the constructors’ championship for the first time since 1998, being the favourites for the title this season.
