F1 2022: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in Azerbaijan GP while Ferrari’s mechanical woes make a comeback – Times of India

Max Verstappen led red Bull Racing 1-2 at the Baku City Circuit in the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. after the ferrari Charles Leclerc And carlos sanzo Both suffered mechanical defects, effectively handing Mercedes the final podium position. George Russell, The race in Baku helped Verstappen extend his lead in the driver standings, while his teammates Sergio Perez Climbed to second after completing P2 and also took an extra point for the fastest lap.
After starting the race from P4, Carlos Sainz had to retire ferrari Due to a hydraulic failure on lap 9, while pole-sitter Charles Leclerc’s car started blowing smoke around lap 20. George Russell managed to secure his third podium finish of the season ahead of teammate. Lewis Hamilton – Who was also voted ‘Driver of the Day’ after starting the race from 7th place.
Take a look at all the point scorers in the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix –
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1:34:05.941
2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) +20.823
3. George Russell (Mercedes) +25.172
4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +25.684
5. Pierre Gasly (Alfatauri) +5.62
6. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) +6.8
7. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) +4.497
8. Daniele Ricciardo (McLaren) +3.611
9. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.349
10. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) +15.628
Along with the Ferrari drivers, Kevin Magnussen, Zhou Guanyue and Lance Stroll also retired early in Baku with various mechanical issues. According to the constructor standings, Red Bull Racing comfortably sits in first place with 279 points, with Ferrari in Baku second with 199 without any points. Mercedes is catching up, and is now just 38 points behind Ferrari.