The Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen take a commanding victory, finishing ahead of George Russell and Carlos Sainz, who both secured spots on the podium. The race was marred by an early crash involving championship leader Oscar Piastri, who went off on the first lap, significantly impacting his title hopes. Despite starting on pole, Verstappen faced a chaotic qualifying session marred by a record number of red flags. As the excitement unfolded in Baku, fans witnessed a mixture of triumph and disappointment with notable performances, including Liam Lawson achieving a career-best qualifying position.