An amazing stat linked to Red Bull's win in Baku

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Daniel Ricciardo's win for Red Bull Racing was a refreshing event, although a statistic behind the triumph sheds a different light on the team's performance this season.

Pundits were looking for Red Bull to throw a wrench into Mercedes works this season, but an under-performing chassis coupled with reliability issues has seen the Milton Keynes-based outfit fall short of everyone's expectations.

An aero upgrade package introduced in Barcelona lifted the RB13's performance considerably, putting both Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen in the hunt for an outright win.

Ricciardo 'giggled like a little schoolboy' after Baku win

The Honey Badger achieved just that in Baku, but NBC Sports commentator Will Buxton points out that despite its win, Red Bull has completed fewer race laps than any other team this season, including McLaren!

Red Bull Racing has done 685 race laps, while McLaren-Honda now totals 716 laps.

Obviously, the mechanical woes which have affected mainly Max Verstappen this season have abnormally depressed Red Bull's numbers.

Still, the fact remains that it was the least reliable team won in Baku yesterday!

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.