Max Verstappen has secured a dominant win at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, claiming his sixth career Grand Slam. The Dutch driver led the race from start to finish, finishing over 14 seconds ahead of second-place finisher George Russell. Verstappen’s victory marks his fourth win of the 2025 season and comes after a recent resurgence in form following a mid-season dip.

Verstappen had secured pole position in a challenging qualifying session, with midfield cars posing a threat to his lead. However, he excelled at the race start and maintained his lead throughout, including during a safety car restart. The Red Bull driver’s performance was impressive, with his car handling well on both compound tires and allowing him to look after his tires.

Verstappen’s partner, Kelly Piquet, celebrated his win on Instagram, sharing a story with a one-word reaction: “Woooooooohoooooooooo.” Although she was not present at the circuit, Piquet was clearly thrilled with Verstappen’s achievement.

The win has significant implications for the championship standings, with Verstappen now sitting 69 points behind leader Oscar Piastri, who crashed out of the race on the opening lap. Verstappen’s recent form has been impressive, with the reigning champion scoring the most points of any driver since the summer break.

In a post-race interview, Verstappen reflected on the successful weekend, saying, “I think this weekend has been incredible for us. The car was working really well on both compounds, and we had clean air all the time.” He also looked ahead to the next challenge, saying, “Singapore will be a completely different challenge again with the high downforce, so we’ll see what we can do there.”

Verstappen’s win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is a significant boost to his championship hopes, and he will look to continue his strong form in the upcoming races. With his fourth win of the season, Verstappen has reaffirmed his position as a leading contender in the 2025 Formula 1 championship.