Piastri wins F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after late crash knocked out Perez and Sainz

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)


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BAKU, Azerbaijan — Oscar Piastri overtook Charles Leclerc to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Formula 1 title challenger Lando Norris staged a stunning comeback to finish ahead of standings leader Max Verstappen. Piastri started second behind Leclerc but took the lead with a daring swoop past the Ferrari driver into the first corner on lap 20 of 51. Norris finished fourth after overtaking Verstappen late in the race. Red Bull's Sergio Perez tried to attack Leclerc for second late on but ended up colliding with the second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz Jr., who was close behind. George Russell ended up third for Mercedes.

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