Sergio Perez’s latest street track victory has raised his hopes of really taking on Max Verstappen for the 2023 world title. That and the Mexican driver’s victory in the tweaked sprint format, along with his team-mate’s George Russell clashes, meant Perez left the Baku weekend nine points closer in the points standings. He is now just six back from the reigning world champion.
That is the headline takeaway. But there was also Charles Leclerc taking what was Ferrari’s only realistic chance for 2023 qualifying glory – twice – plus big news concerning design legend Adrian Newey and terrifying pitlane scenes come the main race’s end.
