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AZE / Baku

2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The race scored 7.5/10well worth watching.

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7.5 / 10

Well Worth It

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered a high-stakes street circuit thriller that is well worth adding to your watch list. A relentless battle at the front kept tension sky-high for dozens of laps, defined by razor-thin margins and phenomenal defensive driving under intense pressure. Contrasting tire strategies throughout the grid sparked impressive recovery drives, providing plenty of passing on Baku's long straights. Just when the order seemed settled, a dramatic late-race collision between top contenders completely reshuffled the running order in explosive fashion.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain No -100%
Overtakes (top 10) 15 -26%
Overtakes (total) 43 -11%
Lead Changes 1 +26%
Grid Movement 24.0 -20%
Interruptions 1 -30%
Retirements 4 +57%
Winning Margin 10.9s +21%
Podium Gap 20.4s +137%
Strategy Variety 3 +11%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.1 -43%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 9.2 ±0.2
Late Drama 8.8 ±0.2
Unpredictability 7.8 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 7.2 ±0.2
Stakes 8.2 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix delivered a high-stakes street circuit thriller that is well worth adding to your watch list. A relentless battle at the front kept tension sky-high for dozens of laps, defined by razor-thin margins and phenomenal defensive driving under intense pressure. Contrasting tire strategies throughout the grid sparked impressive recovery drives, providing plenty of passing on Baku's long straights. Just when the order seemed settled, a dramatic late-race collision between top contenders completely reshuffled the running order in explosive fashion.

What was the score for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix received a 7.5/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

No, the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held in dry conditions.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

8.3

Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass in defense after passing Charles Leclerc for the lead, holding off the Ferrari for dozens of laps in a tense battle. Late drama erupted on the penultimate lap when Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz collided while fighting for podium positions, capping off an exceptionally thrilling afternoon in Baku.

Team Variety

10.0

Seven different constructors earned points, showcasing strong competitive depth across the grid. McLaren took the victory, followed by Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin, Williams, and Haas inside the top ten.

Dnf Factor

8.0

Four drivers failed to finish the race, highlighted by the dramatic late-race collision between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz. Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll also recorded retirements due to early contact damage.

Tyre Strategy Variety

7.5

While most front-runners opted for a standard medium-to-hard one-stop strategy, alternative approaches added strategic flavor to the race. Lando Norris started on hard tires from 15th on the grid and executed a long initial stint before switching to mediums, charging late to claim fourth place.

Top3 Gap

4.8

Oscar Piastri took the victory with Charles Leclerc finishing 10.91 seconds behind, a gap that widened slightly as the race concluded under virtual safety car conditions. George Russell inherited third place further back after the late accident ahead.

Grid Chaos

3.1

Grid movement across the field totaled 24 positions gained or lost from starting spots. Lando Norris provided the biggest fightback of the day, carving his way through the field from 15th on the grid to finish fourth.

Overtakes Top10

4.1

Fifteen passes were recorded inside the top ten throughout the race. Key maneuvers included Oscar Piastri's decisive lap 20 dive on Charles Leclerc into Turn 1 for the lead, and Lando Norris passing title rival Max Verstappen late in the distance.

Overtakes Total

5.4

The street circuit saw a solid total of 43 overtakes across the entire field over 51 laps. Long DRS straights and varying tire life allowed drivers to make progress throughout the midfield.

Race Interruptions

2.5

The grand prix ran uninterrupted for almost its entirety until a single Virtual Safety Car period on lap 50. The caution was triggered by the heavy crash between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz, freezing positions for the final lap.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Teams operated within standard slick tire parameters on the dry street layout. Competitors relied primarily on the medium and hard compounds to complete their race distances.

Rain Factor

0.0

Dry conditions prevailed in Baku throughout Sunday afternoon. Rain played no role in the outcome of the grand prix.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MH
2
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MH
3
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MH
4
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
HM
5
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MHS
6
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MH
7
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
HM
8
Franco COLAPINTO
Franco COLAPINTO
Williams / Finished
MH
9
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MH
10
Oliver BEARMAN
Oliver BEARMAN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
11
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
12
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / Finished
HS
13
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
RB / Finished
HS
14
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Kick Sauber / Finished
HM
15
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
HS
16
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Kick Sauber / Finished
MH
17
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / DNF
MH
18
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / DNF
MH
19
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / DNF
MHH
20
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
RB / DNF
MH

Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
313 7
2
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
254 2
3
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
235 2
4
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
222 2
5
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
184 1
6
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
166 2
7
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
143 1
8
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
143 0
9
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
58 0
10
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
24 0
11
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
22 0
12
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
22 0
13
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
12 0
14
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
RB F1 Team
12 0
15
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
8 0
16
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Ferrari
7 0
17
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
6 0
18
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
5 0
19
Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto
Williams
4 0
20
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Sauber
0 0
21
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
0 0
22
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Sauber
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
McLaren
McLaren
476 4
2
Red Bull
Red Bull
456 7
3
Ferrari
Ferrari
425 3
4
Mercedes
Mercedes
309 3
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
82 0
6
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
34 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
29 0
8
Williams
Williams
16 0
9
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
13 0
10
Sauber
Sauber
0 0
05

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