Red Bull: Verstappen/Perez lead swap in Azerbaijan GP not team orders
The Red Bull duo had been running at the head of the Baku field early on, after Charles Leclerc had pitted from second under the virtual safety car to take fresh tyres.
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Driver ratings for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
It was not the Baku thriller of previous years, but that will not worry Red Bull who enjoyed their dream result at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
'No fighting’: Red Bull team orders hands Max Verstappen a clear path to second world title
For a man who was starting on the front row of the grid in Baku, Sergio Perez’s comments before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix were telling.
Conclusions from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Max Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the Formula 1 standings with his fifth victory of the 2022 season in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Ferrari and Charles Leclerc suffered yet another disastrous day.
‘You're just praying for it to end’ – Lewis Hamilton reveals back pain caused by Mercedes car in Azerbaijan
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was “praying for the end” of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to the back pain caused by his porpoising Mercedes. The seven-time world champion was plagued by a back injury through the practice sessions and qualifying. Ad/> He finished fourth in Baku despite the problem and made several overtakes to claim two extra points that were made available by a Ferrari double DNF.
Russell warns Mercedes cannot rely on others’ misfortune
George Russell was understandably pleased to notch another podium finish in Baku, but warned that Mercedes need to start getting there on merit instead of profiting from retirements further ahead.
Max Verstappen claims Azerbaijan GP after double disaster for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc's Formula One title challenge took a massive blow at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday when he was forced to retire in his Ferrari - and watch world champion Max Verstappen ease to victory.