Verstappen hails 'fantastic' Azerbaijan win after dominant performance
Max Verstappen secured a dominant lights-to-flag victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking his fourth win of the 2025 season and second consecutive triumph. The Red Bull driver comfortably controlled all 51 laps from pole, with George Russell and Carlos Sainz completing the podium. Verstappen praised his car's performance and tire management, expressing delight with the "fantastic" weekend. With championship leader Oscar Piastri crashing out and Lando Norris finishing P7, Verstappen significantly reduced his points deficit to just 69, with seven races remaining. Despite McLaren's challenging weekend, Verstappen remained cautious about his title prospects. Yuki Tsunoda also impressed, achieving his best result for Red Bull with a strong P6 finish, highlighting considerable progress.
