George Russell was ill all weekend.
So, finishing second is a great result.
"Not bad considering I felt like ****** all weekend," he told his team after taking the chequered flag.
George Russell was ill all weekend.
So, finishing second is a great result.
"Not bad considering I felt like ****** all weekend," he told his team after taking the chequered flag.
It is a great day for Williams.
Their first podium finish since 2021, and the first in a full-length grand prix since 2017.
Williams is fifth in the constructors' championship, 20 points ahead of Racing Bulls.
Oscar Piastri has got away with one tonight.
After crashing out on the first lap and scoring no points, Lando Norris had a chance to take a big chunk out of his lead.
But Norris could only finish seventh, scoring six points.
For reference, the difference between first and second is seven championship points.
Meanwhile, are we absolutely ruling out Max Verstappen in the title fight?
His deficit to Piastri is now less than 70 points. It's a huge mountain to climb, but if anyone can do it, it's him.
It is two wins in a row for Max Verstappen.
He continues to prove he is still the best driver in Formula 1.
Here are his thoughts after winning in Baku.
"I think this weekend has been incredible for us. For us to win here again is fantastic," he says.
"In the race the car was working well on both compounds. It was pretty straightforward."
George Russell secured second for Mercedes.
Russell has been reportedly sick throughout the weekend, which makes the result even more impressive.
"A rough weekend for me personally, but glad to be back on the podium," Russell says.
"I was pretty relieved to see the chequered flag to be honest, but I feel a bit better than I did on Friday."
What a great day for Williams.
It is the team's first podium since George Russell in a shortened Belgian Grand Prix in 2021.
It is the first podium for Williams in a full-length grand prix since Azerbaijan in 2017 with Lance Stroll.
"Honestly, I cannot describe how happy I am, how good this feels," Sainz says.
"We have been fighting hard all year and today we proved when we have the speed, and everything comes together, we can do some amazing things.
"We didn't make one mistake and managed to beat a lot of cars I didn't expect to beat."
Lando Norris could not make any late moves.
He will finish seventh, and he will score six championship points.
He has reduced Oscar Piastri's lead in the drivers' championship from 31 to 25 points.
But with Piastri crashing on the first lap, the Australian may breathe a sigh of relief.
His lead could have been a lot narrower.
Max Verstappen wins in Baku.
What a drive.
George Russell is second for Mercedes.
CARLOS SAINZ IS THIRD FOR WILLIAMS.
Max Verstappen is cruising out in front.
George Russell is second, and Williams driver Carlos Sainz is so close to a podium.
Liam Lawson still leads the DRS train, ahead of Yuki Tsunoda, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.
Time is running out for Lando Norris.
He remains seventh, unable to pass Yuki Tsunoda, who is unable to pass Liam Lawson.
Lawson is driving a great race.