In Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc started from pole position ahead of Oscar Piastri and pulled away from the McLaren driver over the first portion of the race. While Leclerc’s SF-24 was dialed in on the medium compound, Piastri’s MCL38 fell off the pace as the driver dealt with higher tire degradation.

Charles Leclerc’s crash during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice session marks a challenging moment in his 2024 Formula 1 season, particularly in light of his aspirations for the championship. The crash,

Oscar Piastri was able to score his second career Formula 1 victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday (Sept. 15). It didn’t come easy for the Aussie, however, as he had to overcome a very long fight with Leclerc to take the win.