The Azerbaijan Grand Prix produced loads of surprises as Max Verstappen made it back-to-back victories. McLaren missed the prospect to seal the constructors’ title, and there have been additionally some workforce order points at Ferrari.
Max Verstappen celebrating his Azerbaijan Grand Prix win | Picture: RacePictures
Max Verstappen made it back-to-back wins on the Italian Grand Prix and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as he and Purple Bull rediscover their race-winning type.
The four-time world champion seemed to be miles away from any type of title competition, however after a disapponting weekend for McLaren, Verstappen’s title hopes might simply be reappearing.
The Dutchman had his say on whether or not a fifth consecutive title is feasible, whereas advisor Helmut Marko entertained the thought earlier than tempering expectations by telling folks to attend and see how the Austrian workforce carry out on the Singapore Grand Prix.Â
McLaren’s likelihood to seal the constructors’ championship went up in smoke after an uncharacteristic and disappointing weekend.
Championship chief Oscar Piastri crashed out on lap 1, whereas Lando Norris might solely end P7 after a gradual pit cease dropped him down the order.
Staff principal Andrea Stella mentioned after the race in Baku that Norris’ P7 end was the results of a poor qualifying session, the place the Brit was solely in a position to take seventh place.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix additionally noticed some points for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, with the seven-time world champion not complying with workforce orders.
Staff principal Fred Vasseur mentioned that the Brit had a “misunderstanding” in not letting his teammate by way of after being instructed to take action over the workforce radio.
“There are guidelines that we all know we have started working with. And in the present day perhaps these guidelines weren’t revered,” Leclerc mentioned after the race.
Catch the newest F1 Paddock Updates episode right here!
