Sergio Pérez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a display of dominant control for Red Bull in Baku in a race overshadowed by a near-disaster in the pit lane towards the end
“Expect the unexpected”, proclaimed the banners adorning the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. An entreaty that proved to be wishful thinking at best for all but the final moments of the race, when a near-disaster in the form of an astonishingly dangerous incident proved as entirely unanticipated as it was unwelcome.
In the race itself Pérez secured a dominant Red Bull one-two with his teammate Max Verstappen, after an unremarkable procession on the streets of Baku. With Red Bull’s race pace advantage they were untouchable out front once both drivers had passed the pole‑sitter, Ferrari’s, who came third. The day looked to have belonged to Verstappen only for the world champion to be unlucky with the timing of a safety car. It gave Pérez a free stop, the lead and decided the race.
There appeared to be no regulation of their presence and an apparent disregard for basic safety procedure on entering the pit lane while racing was still under way and it was widely condemned. Ted Kravitz, reporting for Sky Sports in the pit lane, was nearby and was clearly shocked. “What is this about? This is a shambles, an absolute shambles,” he said. “F1 had a lucky escape today.”
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