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Oscar Piastri defeated Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari to win a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix for McLaren and continue Piastri’s strong run of recent form in Formula 1
Australian driver Oscar Piastri secured a thrilling victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, overtaking Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari with a bold move to claim his second career win in Formula 1. Despite starting from pole position, Leclerc struggled to maintain his lead as Piastri’s McLaren demonstrated impressive performance throughout the race. Piastri’s strategic overtaking on the hard compound tires proved to be pivotal in securing the lead from Leclerc. Despite the Ferrari’s pace advantage in certain sections of the track, Piastri’s strong defense and McLaren’s speed advantage on straights helped him maintain the lead until the finish line. Leclerc’s rear tire degradation in the closing laps opened the door for Sergio Perez’s Red Bull and Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari to challenge for the podium positions. Perez’s attack on Leclerc on the penultimate lap allowed Sainz to capitalize and clinch third place from the Red Bull driver. In a race filled with strategic battles and tire management challenges, Piastri’s impressive performance and strategic driving ultimately secured his victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
