Oscar Piastri's Maiden F1 Victory at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Azerbaijan Grand Prix |
| Winner | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) |
| Circuit | Baku City Circuit |
| Race Finish | Concluded under a virtual safety car due to a late crash |
| McLaren's Performance | Piastri's win and Lando Norris' fourth place propelled McLaren to the top of the constructors' standings |
| Constructors' Standings | McLaren gained a 20-point lead over Red Bull, ending Red Bull's 55-race streak at the top |
| Last McLaren Lead | McLaren last held the top position in 2014 |
| Starting Grid | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) started from pole position |
| Race Turning Point | Lap 20: Piastri executed a bold overtaking maneuver on Leclerc after pit stops |
| Late-Race Drama | Leclerc struggled with tire degradation; collision between Perez and Sainz led to a virtual safety car |
| Top Five Finishers | 1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 3. George Russell (Mercedes), 4. Lando Norris (McLaren), 5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| Implications | McLaren's resurgence challenges Red Bull's dominance; Piastri's win impacts drivers' championship |