Last Updated: 12/06/22 14:33 Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Charles Leclerc suffered an engine failure in the 20th lap in Baku Charles Leclerc suffered an engine failure in the 20th lap in Baku Max Verstappen drove Sergio Perez to Red Bull one or two at the Grand Prix of Azerbaijan after Ferrari suffered a disastrous afternoon that saw Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz retire due to an engine failure. After coming up with different strategies following the virtual safety car triggered by Sainz’s departure in the ninth lap, Verstappen and Leclerc seemed ready for another tough battle to win, only the other Ferrari had the same fate as they did in the 20th lap. . From there it was a path for Red Bull, with Perez leading to the first corner after passing Leclerc off the line, unable to keep up with Verstappen’s pace on the Baku track. The victory gives Verstappen extending his lead in the world championship to 21 points, with Perez taking an extra point for the fastest lap time, overtaking Leclerc for second, with Monegasque 13 points behind. In the constructors’ league, Red Bull’s lead over Ferrari rises to 80 points. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen crosses the finish line to claim first place in the Grand Prix of Azerbaijan
Max Verstappen crosses the finish line to claim first place in the Grand Prix of Azerbaijan George Russell maintained his record of finishing in the top five in every race in his season debut at Mercedes, as he secured another podium, while his teammate Lewis Hamilton struggled with back pain caused by his car to climb to the top. fourth place. Pierre Gasly was fifth for AlphaTauri, with Sebastian Vettel sixth for Aston Martin. Both Alpine riders scored points with Fernando Alonso seventh and Esteban Ocon 10th, while Daniel Ricciardo overcame a duel with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris to finish one place ahead of the Briton in eighth. As if it were not bad enough to see their own cars being withdrawn, there were also engine-related withdrawals for Haas Kevin Magnussen cars driven by Ferrari and Alfa Romeo Zhou Gunayu. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Ferstappen overtakes his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to advance to the first Grand Prix of Azerbaijan!
Max Ferstappen overtakes his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to advance to the first Grand Prix of Azerbaijan! The result saw Leclerc fail to turn pole position into a win for a fourth consecutive race, with the Ferrari driver now going five races without a win, although he often seemed to have enough speed to beat the Red Bulls. It was Leclerc’s second departure from the lead with an engine failure in three races, with a strategy mistake in the middle of Monaco that saw him lose a track position to the Red Bulls there. Leclerc’s hopes of ending the series on Sunday were dashed immediately as he passed Pereth out of line and almost lost another spot to Verstappen after a heavy lock in the first lap. Despite Red Bull speeding straight, Leclerc managed to hold Verstappen in the early stages until a hydraulic failure for Sainz in the ninth lap saw his Ferrari teammate choose to enter the pit under a virtual safety car. , seeming to shift him. in a two-stop strategy. Verstappen was left out and quickly closed Peres to take the lead, with the Mexican being instructed by the team not to “fight” his clearly faster teammate. Perez’s lack of pace was somewhat surprising after a brilliant performance for the last time in Monaco and an impressive performance throughout training and qualifying in Baku. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Ferstappen overtakes his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to advance to the first Grand Prix of Azerbaijan!
Max Ferstappen overtakes his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to advance to the first Grand Prix of Azerbaijan! Leclerc regained the lead when Verstappen pitched in the 18th round, with their different strategies appearing to create an interesting battle. However, just two laps later, smoke began to blow from the back of the Ferrari engine, leaving the upset driver to make his way to the pits. From there, Verstappen comfortably extended his advantage over Perez, with a later virtual safety car triggered by Magnussen’s departure, giving Red Bull a chance to stop both cars for fresh tires, as they eliminated the possibility of a recurrence. last year’s race in case of tire failure. saw the Dutchman retreat from an imposing lead. GP Azerbaijan: Race result 1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull2) Sergio Perez, Red Bull (faster lap) 3) George Russell, Mercedes4) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes5) Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri6) Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin7) Fernando Alonso, Alpine8 Ricciardo, McLaren9) Lando Norris, McLaren10) Esteban Ocon, Alpine