Formula-1
Perez wins Formula 1 sprint race in Baku, Leclerc holds second place against Verstappen
Sergio Perez / Photo: © REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/Pool
Mexican Red Bull racer Sergio Perez won the sprint race at the Formula 1 stage in Baku.
During the race, the Mexican overtook the owner of the pole position Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). Top 3 of the sprint was closed by the reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who drove most of the distance with damage to the car due to contact with George Russell (Mercedes).
Saturday’s sprint consisted of 17 laps. His results do not affect the starting grid on Sunday, the riders are awarded points from 1st to 8th position.
Leclerc, who took pole position on Friday, will again start from first place in the classic race.
“Formula 1”. 4th stage. Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Sprint
1. Sergio Perez (Mexico, Red Bull) – 17 laps
2. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari) – +4,463
3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +5.065
4. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +8,532
5. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Ferrari) – +10.388
6. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Aston Martin) – +11.613
7. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +16,503
8. Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin) – +18,417
9. Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams) – +21.757
10. Oscar Piastri (Australia, McLaren) – +22.851.
Source: Sportbox
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