Oscar Piastri of McLaren won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking his second victory of the season, after a dramatic race that ended under a virtual safety car due to a crash between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Piastri, who overtook pole-sitter Charles Leclerc shortly after the pit stops, successfully defended his lead until the end of the race. Leclerc finished second, while George Russell from Mercedes claimed third place, elevating McLaren to the top of the constructors' championship standings with a 30-point lead over Red Bull. Lando Norris, who started in 15th, finished fourth and earned a bonus point for the fastest lap, reducing his championship deficit to Max Verstappen, who finished fifth. The race was characterized by intense battles and strategic tire choices, particularly Norris’ successful long stint on hard tires. Overall, McLaren's performance solidifies their resurgence in the championship race.