Bottas takes the Baku victory and the World Cup lead

Last year he was unlucky, but today he's on top: Bottas celebrates his second win of the season in Baku (after Melbourne) and takes the lead in the overall World Cup standings from his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Victory at the Azerbaijan GP comes a year late for Bottas, as 12 months ago the Finn was in the lead and had to retire with a puncture.

Hamilton misses a possible victory at the start The reigning world champion Hamilton drove behind Bottas for the entire race. The Brit had the chance to take the lead at the start. Perhaps to avoid a possible collision, Hamilton pulled back in the first corners after the start and gave Bottas free rein. As a result, Bottas carried out his program in a routine and controlled manner, and Hamilton only came dangerously close to the Finn again on the last few laps. It wasn't enough for Hamilton to reach the top, but it was enough for Mercedes' fourth one-two in a row. Again just in the role of congratulator: For Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel there is no getting past Valtteri Bottas and Mercedes. © APA/afp / ALEXANDER NEMENOV

Behind the two Silver Arrows – once again – Ferrari ended up in third place. Sebastian Vettel was not satisfied with his performance. “I didn’t feel comfortable in the car, especially at the beginning of the race. “It only got better with the tire change,” complained the German and added: “We are not where we want to be.” His teammate Charles Leclerc pointed out afterwards Quali crash a strong race. In the end, the young Monegasque finished fifth behind Max Verstappen (Red Bull). Azerbaijan GP: The result Pos Name Team Time 1. Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:31.50,000 hours 2. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +1,524 minutes 3. Sebastian Vettel Ferrari +11,739 4. Max Verstappen Red Bull +17,493 5. Charles Leclerc Ferrari +1.09,104 6. Sergio Perez Racing Point +1.16,614 7. Carlos Sainz McLaren +1.23,826 8. Lando Norris McLaren +1.40,268 9. Lance stroll Racing Point +1.43,816 10. Kimi Räikkönen Alfa Romeo +1 round

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Bottas takes the Baku victory and the World Cup lead

Valtteri Bottas took victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. At the same time, the Finn also took the lead in the World Championship standings – one point ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

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