What the teams said – Race day in Azerbaijan

Max Verstappen delivered a dominant performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, claiming his fourth win of the season and a Grand Slam after leading from start to finish. Teammate Yuki Tsunoda impressed with a season-best P6, securing vital points for Red Bull. Mercedes also celebrated a strong weekend, with George Russell battling illness to secure P2, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli finishing P4, propelling the team to second in the Constructors' standings. Carlos Sainz delivered a sensational drive to clinch Williams' first podium since 2021, finishing P3. Racing Bulls enjoyed a double points haul with Liam Lawson in P5 and Isack Hadjar P10, advancing to sixth in the championship. Ferrari, however, had a disappointing outing, with Lewis Hamilton P8 and Charles Leclerc P9, citing qualifying struggles and engine issues.