FIA post-race press conference – Azerbaijan

Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, hailing his Red Bull car's performance as its best since Monza. Despite a substantial points gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri, Verstappen remains focused on a race-by-race approach. George Russell finished a commendable P2 for Mercedes, overcoming a difficult weekend due to illness. His performance helped Mercedes leapfrog Ferrari into second in the Constructors' Championship. Carlos Sainz delivered a standout performance, claiming his first-ever podium for Williams with a "perfect weekend." Sainz expressed immense pride, stating this podium felt even sweeter than his first F1 rostrum, vindicating his belief in the Williams project.