azerbaijan

5 analyses · 2025

Albon Got Lucky. Verstappen Made Sure It Didn't Matter.

Albon jumped six places with a safety car stop on Lap 1, but Verstappen's 40-lap hard tyre stint made it irrelevant by halfway.

By Jamie Carver

Azerbaijan 2025R

Lawson Lost This Race Before He Even Pitted

Lawson was on mediums when Verstappen had hards—half a second slower per lap in Sector 2 alone sealed his fate before the pit window even opened.

By Nadia Ferreira

Azerbaijan 2025R

Verstappen's Win Hides Red Bull's Real Problem: Tsunoda Wasn't Close

Tsunoda finished a second per lap slower than Verstappen and was never a factor. Red Bull has a one-car team.

By Nadia Ferreira

Azerbaijan 2025R

Sainz Knew It Was Over Before the Last Sector

Sainz was half a second faster through Sector 1, but Verstappen's consistency across the lap won him pole in a chaotic Baku qualifying.

By Rosa Villanueva

Azerbaijan 2025Q

Carlos Sainz Just Humiliated His New Team

Sainz was 2.2 seconds faster per lap than his teammate, who stopped trying after four laps in the same car.

By Nadia Ferreira

Azerbaijan 2025Q