Crash.net's F1 driver ratings following an exciting Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Piastri delivered a masterclass in Azerbaijan to take his second career victory. His overtake on Leclerc was stunning, while his defending for the rest of the race was exemplary. Leclerc produced yet another perfect pole lap in Baku. For the first part of the race, it looked like it was going to be a comfortable afternoon for the Monegasque, building a five-second lead. The Ferrari looked less comfortable on the hards, losing out to Piastri into Turn 1 later on.
He blamed a faulty component for his Q3 showing, while his race chances were ruined by a pit lane start due to a PU change.Bearman was sensational in qualifying, getting one over Hulkenberg. The Haas driver struggled in the first part of the race for pace. He was then fortunate to get ahead of Hulkenberg on the penultimate lap, getting past into Turn 3 once they drove past the debris caused by Sainz and Perez.Hulkenberg was beaten by rookie stand-in teammate in qualifying.
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