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The article provides an in-depth preview of the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including track statistics, driver insights, historical winners, and strategic considerations, highlighting the race's unique challenges and key moments to watch.
Max Verstappen and George Russell clashed on and off the track during the first Sprint race of the season at the Baku City Circuit. Verstappen had to give up his position after contact with Russell, but ultimately reclaimed it and finished third. The two drivers had a frosty exchange post-race, with Verstappen expressing confusion over Russell's risky move on the first lap. Russell defended his move, saying he was there to fight and win. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff offered his perspective, saying that if he were in Russell's position, he would have done the same.
Sergio Perez won the first Sprint race of the season at the Baku City Circuit, beating Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen to the chequered flag. The 17-lap dash featured action from start to finish, with Verstappen accusing George Russell of damaging his car during an early tussle. Leclerc held the lead until Lap 8 when Perez made a clean overtake and went on to win by almost five seconds. Gasly and De Vries made up the most places, while Norris was the biggest loser. The F1 field will now prepare for the main event on Sunday: the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.