Oscar Piastri Wins 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Sep 15th, 2024
Summary
Oscar Piastri secured his second win of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, beating Charles Leclerc to the finish line. Piastri, driving for McLaren, dominated the opening stages and took the lead after Leclerc lost his position.
Piastri's victory was secured behind a virtual safety car, while Leclerc held off pressure from Sergio Pérez, who crashed out after colliding with Carlos Sainz. Piastri's pit strategy and defensive driving allowed him to take the lead and hold off Leclerc's attacks, ultimately emerging victorious. The win puts McLaren ahead of Red Bull in the constructors' standings, with a 20-point gap.