Sainz takes advantage of the chaos in Baku to score points again, while Alonso retires due to an engine failure

George Russell, driving for Mercedes, secured victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, successfully holding off a late challenge from Max Verstappen. The race took place on Saturday, unusually scheduled ahead of Sunday due to the country's Victory Day celebrations, serving as the fifteenth round of the Formula 1 World Championship.

Among Spanish drivers, the event yielded mixed fortunes. Carlos Sainz, competing for Williams, finished tenth to secure championship points by capitalizing on race chaos, while Fernando Alonso was forced to retire from the Grand Prix due to an engine failure.