Piastri Shines in Azerbaijan Grand Prix as McLaren Reclaims Top Spot
By Score More Staff
In a display of unshakeable composure, Australian driver Oscar Piastri withstood relentless pressure from Charles Leclerc to secure victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday. Despite being just in his second season in Formula 1, Piastri demonstrated nerves of steel and remarkable maturity, outlasting Leclerc, who for the fourth consecutive time in Baku, failed to convert pole position into a win. This victory marked McLaren’s return to the top of the Constructors’ Championship for the first time in a decade.
"After the pit stop [switching from medium to hard tires], I felt I had more grip and had to make the move because if I didn’t execute it there, I might never get another chance. I made a bold move [at Turn 1] and held on for 35 laps. This is one of the best ...