MOSCOW, June 12 Reigning world champion Dutchman Max Verstappen from Red Bull » became the winner of the eighth stage of the Formula 1 championship of the 2022 season — the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which took place through the streets of Baku.
The second place was taken by his teammate Mexican Sergio Perez (+20.823), the third was the British Mercedes driver George Russell (+45,995). Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes finished fourth (+1.11.679).
The top ten also included: 5. Pierre Gasly (France, Alfa Tauri), 6. Sebastian Vettel (Germany, Aston Martin), 7. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Alpin), 8. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia, McLaren), 9. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren), 10 Esteban Ocon (France, Alpin).
Monegasque Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and his teammate Carlos Sainz retired during the race. On the ninth lap, the Spaniard stopped in one of the safety pockets. During radio communications, he stated that the brake-by-wire failure could be the cause of the descent. Leclerc, leading the race, retired on lap 21. The engine of the Monegasque car was smoking.
The next stage of Formula 1 will be held in Canada at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit on June 17-19.