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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Oscar Piastri Wins As McLaren Take Lead In F1 Constructors' Championship – In Pics

The Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024 delivered thrilling drama and action in Baku, where Oscar Piastri claimed his second career win and of the season, edging out Ferrari's ace Charles Leclerc in a spectacular finish. This victory propelled McLaren to the lead in the Constructors' Championship for the first time since 2014. The race also featured an impressive comeback by Lando Norris, who surged from 15th to finish fourth, keeping his title hopes alive with a spectacular drive. Mercedes' George Russell secured third place, ensuring a tri-colour podium. The driver's leader Max Verstappen rounded out the top five.

Azerbaijan GP 2024: McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after he won the race | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after he won the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, first-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, and third-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain
Azerbaijan GP 2024: Second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, first-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, and third-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

From the left, second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, first-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, and third-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain stand at the podium after the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024:  second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, McLarens chief engineer Tom Stallard, first-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, and third-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain
Azerbaijan GP 2024: second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, McLaren's chief engineer Tom Stallard, first-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, and third-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

From the left, second-placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, McLaren's chief engineer Tom Stallard, first-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, and third-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain stand at the podium after the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action
Azerbaijan GP 2024: McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco in action
Azerbaijan GP 2024: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco in action | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain in action
Azerbaijan GP 2024: Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain in action | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain in action
Azerbaijan GP 2024: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain in action | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action
Azerbaijan GP 2024: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain in action
Azerbaijan GP 2024: McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain in action | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain in action
Azerbaijan GP 2024: Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain in action | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain in action during a Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan GP 2024: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads at the start of race
Azerbaijan GP 2024: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads at the start of race | Photo: AP/Sergei Grits

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads at the start of the Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.