Sergio Perez (RedBull) won the sprint race of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday at the Baku circuit.
Sergio Perez, victory in the sprint race in the MP from Azerbaijan
The Mexican overtook Charles Leclerc (Ferrari, started from pole position) and Max Verstappen (RedBull, current world champion).
George Russell (Mercedes), Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) also scored points.
The safety car appeared on the track from the first lap after Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) drove into the parapet and lost a tire.
SPRINT CIRCLE 1/17
⚠️ VIRTUAL SAFETY CAR ⚠️
Tsunoda hits the wall and loses her right rear tire! uD83DuDE29#SE of Azerbaijan #F1Sprint pic.twitter.com/aZWMp3eHQX
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 29, 2023
The actual race from Baku will take place on Sunday, April 30, from 14:00 (Romanian time). The Parliament of Azerbaijan is live on DigiSport, OrangeSport and PrimaSport
CHEKO: “Getting the maximum number of points today was the goal, but we know that tomorrow is the main race” #SE of Azerbaijan #F1Sprint pic.twitter.com/AiWvGvnLpb
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 29, 2023
Deputy of Formula 1 from Azerbaijan, results of the sprint race
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Sergio Perez wins the Baku Sprint uD83CuDFC6#SE of Azerbaijan #F1Sprint pic.twitter.com/tdeXX74q9H
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 29, 2023
Formula 1, rating of pilots
1 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 77 points
2 Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 62
3 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 48
4 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 40
5 Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari) 24
6 George Russell (Mercedes) 23
7 Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 21
8 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 13
9 Lando Norris (McLaren) 8
10 Nico Hulkenberg (HAAS) 6
11 Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) 4
12 Esteban Ocon (Alpiyskiy) 4
13 Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 4
14 Pierre Gasly (Alpisky) 4
15 Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) 2
16 Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) 1
17 Kevin Magnussen (HAAS) 1
18 Alexander Albon (Williams) 1
19 Logan Sargent (Williams) 0
20 Nick De Vries (AlphaTauri) 0
Formula 1, rating of constructors
1 RedBull 137 points
2 Aston Martin 69
3 Mercedes 63
4 Ferrari 37s
5 McLaren 12s
6 Alpine 8
7 HAAS 7
8 Alfa Romeo 6
9 AlphaTauri, Williams 1.
Formula 1 season calendar for 2023
March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen
March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez
April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen
April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku
May 7: Miami
May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola
May 28: Monaco
June 4: Spain / Barcelona
June 18: Canada / Montreal
July 2: Austria / Spielberg
July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone
July 23: Hungary / Budapest
July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps
August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort
September 3: Italy / Monza
September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay
September 24: Japan / Suzuka
October 8: Qatar / Losail
October 22: USA / Austin
October 29: Mexico / Mexico City
November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo
November 18: Las Vegas
November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.
Source: Hot News
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