Here's what happened during the seventeen laps at the Baku City Circuit.
What came as no surprise is that Logan Sargeant had to sit this one out as the damage caused to his 2023 Williams earlier in the day was irreparable in time for the Sprint.
The lights went out at 17:30 local time for the remaining 19 cars that flirted with the barrier, making it all out alive through the opening laps except for one. Yuki Tsunoda lost his rear right tyre after contact with the wall at turn 15, eventually bringing out a safety car.
Leclerc in pole got off the line well with Sergio Perez on his toes. George Russell got promoted to third in turn 3 as he overtook Max Verstappen on the inside. The Dutchman came out victorious in the battle for third with the Mercedes later in the race.
The tyre whisperer, Sergio Perez reminded us once again of his abilities at street circuits as he overtook the leading Charles Leclerc after an early safety car period, keeping the lead until the end and securing the full eight championship points.
Lando Norris and Valtteri Bottas gambled with a soft tyre, paying the price as they tumbled down the order, finishing 17th and 16th respectively.
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