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The 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix promised chaos after Saturday's red-flag-riddled qualifying session, yet delivered a surprisingly calm race under Baku’s gusty skies. Tyre management and DRS duels shaped the order, with drivers holding their nerve on the tricky street circuit. Who shone brightest on the day, and who merely kept up? Here are our F1i Driver Ratings for Sunday's 51-lap thriller.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren (Retired, Lap 1) 3/10
A very uncharacteristic nightmare double-whammy for F1’s championship leader: qualifying crash, false start, then Lap 1 lock-up into Turn 5. A silly mistake that shattered Oscar’s scoring streak and shrunk his title lead over Norris to 25 points, while delaying McLaren’s Constructors’ crown. But FIA rules have spared him a Singapore grid drop. "Not my finest," Piastri quipped at the end of the day, an understatement to say the least.
Franco Colapinto, Alpine (P19) 2/10
Underwent a chassis change after crashing in qualifying and then spun mid-race by a clumsy Alex Albon. Points remain as mythical as Alpine's front-row dreams. And pressure is mounting with Briatore's "Colapinto or Aron" ultimatum looming. Rookie grit meets reality's brick wall – Baku bit back hard. Singapore redemption? Don’t hold your breath…
