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F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 Results: FIA Confirms Final Classification After Penalties

The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has officially concluded, with the FIA releasing the final classification following the application of post-race penalties. The Baku City Circuit once again delivered its trademark chaos, with incidents, crashes, and penalties all shaping the outcome of a race that will be remembered for both triumph and disappointment.

At the top of the results sheet, Max Verstappen delivered a commanding performance to secure Red Bull’s fourth win of the season. The reigning world champion showed remarkable pace and composure, ultimately crossing the line unchallenged to further solidify his campaign after a mixed start to 2025. His victory was also capped by the fastest lap of the race, clocking in at 1:43.388 on lap 50. However, under the revised 2025 rules, the fastest lap no longer carries an additional championship point, a change introduced to prevent drivers from making late pit stops solely to chase the bonus.

Joining Verstappen on the podium was George Russell, who put in a resilient drive despite struggling with a respiratory infection throughout the weekend. The Mercedes driver maintained consistent pace and avoided major mistakes, finishing 14.609 seconds behind the Red Bull. Carlos Sainz, in what will go down as a historic moment for both himself and Williams, clinched third place. This marked the Spaniard’s first podium with the team and Williams’ first since Lance Stroll’s memorable top-three finish at the very same venue in 2017. Under team principal James Vowles, the podium highlighted Williams’ revival and potential resurgence as a genuine midfield contender.

Behind the podium trio, Kimi Antonelli continued to underline his talent in only his debut season, bringing the second Mercedes home in fourth place. The young Italian kept his cool under pressure and finished just over 21 seconds behind Verstappen. Liam Lawson, representing Racing Bulls, secured fifth, while his teammate Yuki Tsunoda followed closely in sixth. Tsunoda’s defensive driving was particularly noteworthy, as he managed to hold off challenges from Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, both of whom were chasing harder points-paying finishes.

For Norris, it was a frustrating weekend. After his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri crashed out on the opening lap, the Brit had the chance to extend his lead in the championship significantly. However, a lack of race pace and difficulty in overtaking limited him to seventh, ensuring his advantage in the standings now sits at 25 points. Piastri’s race ended in disaster as he collided on the first lap, compounding the misery by also receiving a five-second penalty for a jumped start before retiring.

Behind Norris, Ferrari endured a tough but steady race. Lewis Hamilton crossed the line eighth, narrowly ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc in ninth. The Scuderia’s double-points finish was solid but fell short of expectations as they continue to chase consistent podium finishes. Rounding out the top ten was Isack Hadjar, who continues to impress in his rookie season with Racing Bulls.

Further down the order, Gabriel Bortoleto finished 11th for Kick Sauber, narrowly missing out on points, followed by Oliver Bearman in 12th for Haas. Alex Albon initially crossed the line higher but was demoted to 13th after receiving a 10-second penalty for a collision with Franco Colapinto of Alpine. The penalty capped off a frustrating weekend for the Thai driver, who had hoped to join his teammate Sainz in the points.

The remainder of the classification included Esteban Ocon in 14th, Fernando Alonso in 15th, Nico Hülkenberg in 16th, and Lance Stroll in 17th. Both Alpines, Pierre Gasly and Colapinto, finished a lap down in 18th and 19th respectively.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix once again reinforced its reputation for unpredictability, shaking up both the constructors’ and drivers’ standings. Verstappen’s victory reignites Red Bull’s hopes of mounting a stronger championship defense, while Mercedes will take encouragement from Russell’s podium and Antonelli’s strong showing. Williams, meanwhile, celebrated a long-awaited return to the podium, giving their fans reason to believe the team’s revival is firmly underway.

With the season now entering its next phase, all eyes will be on how Norris and Piastri recover from this pivotal weekend. For Piastri especially, the DNF in Baku could prove costly in a title fight that is beginning to look more open than expected.

Final Classification – 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (with penalties applied):

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2. George Russell (Mercedes) +14.609s
3. Carlos Sainz (Williams) +19.199s
4. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +21.760s
5. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) +33.290s
6. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) +33.808s
7. Lando Norris (McLaren) +34.227s
8. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +36.310s
9. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +36.774s
10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) +38.982s
11. Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) +67.606s
12. Oliver Bearman (Haas) +68.262s
13. Alex Albon (Williams)* +72.870s
14. Esteban Ocon (Haas) +77.580s
15. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +78.707s
16. Nico Hülkenberg (Kick Sauber) +80.237s
17. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) +96.392s
18. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +1 LAP
19. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) +1 LAP
    DNF: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)**

*Albon – 10-second penalty for collision with Colapinto
**Piastri – five-second penalty for jumped start before retiring

Fastest Lap: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:43.388 (Lap 50)

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