Recap: Lando Norris Closes Gap in Championship Race at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Lando Norris of McLaren closed the gap in the championship race by finishing seventh in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while his teammate Oscar Piastri crashed out on the first lap. Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured a dominant victory, raising concerns that he could challenge for the title. Despite Piastri's mistake, Norris was unable to capitalize on his grid position and only gained six points. McLaren attempted a late pit stop strategy to give Norris an advantage, but he was unable to make progress in the final laps. George Russell of Mercedes impressed by finishing second, while Carlos Sainz held on to third place for Williams' first podium since 2021. The next race is the Singapore Grand Prix on October 3-5, marking the original Formula 1 night race.