Oscar Piastri Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri secured his second Formula One victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, impressively passing Charles Leclerc and maintaining his lead until a late virtual safety car finish. Piastri's mentor, Mark Webber, praised the 23-year-old's performance as 'world class', emphasizing that he has truly arrived in F1. Team orders played a role in the win, as Lando Norris assisted Piastri by holding off Sergio Perez, allowing Piastri to pit strategically. With this victory, McLaren reclaimed the top position in the constructors' championship, 20 points ahead of Red Bull. Piastri now ranks fourth in the drivers' championship, just 32 points behind his teammate Norris, highlighting his significant progress from last season. Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok stated, 'The star is here,' affirming Piastri's established status in the sport.