For the second race in succession, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was in a league of his own, but Sunday’s mixed grid at the Azerbaijan GP offered Carlos Sainz and Williams a chance to shine and the pair did just that as the Spaniard conquered his first podium finish with the British outfit.
Check out our recap in pictures of the action on race day in Baku.
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Sauber on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team and Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1 with George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing with Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren on the drivers' parade.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the grid.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Flavio Briatore (ITA) Alpine F1 Team Executive Advisor on the grid.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Stefano Domenicali (ITA) Formula One President and CEO with Jos Verstappen (NLD) on the grid.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on the grid.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 on the grid.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 leads at the start of the race.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 leads at the start of the race.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 leads at the start of the race.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 leads behind the Aston Martin FIA Safety Car.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-25.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Sauber C45.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A525.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21 and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W16 at the start of the race.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39 and Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls VCARB 02 battle for position.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) Sauber C45.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A525.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25 makes a pit stop.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25 makes a pit stop.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39 makes a pit stop.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39 makes a pit stop.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 makes a pit stop.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Franco Colapinto (ARG) Alpine F1 Team A525.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL39.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls VCARB 02.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme with the team.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position in parc ferme with the team.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position in parc ferme with the team.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Third placed Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing passes the team at the end of the race.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21 takes the chequered flag at the end of the race.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Rebecca Banks (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Communications Manager (Centre) celebrates third position for Carlos Sainz (ESP).
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Rew / XPB Imagesmore Red Bull Racing celebrate race victory for Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position with James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal; Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing, and the team.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position with James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal; team mate Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing, and the team.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position with the team.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position on the podium with race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position on the podium.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates his 2tpos on the podium with third placed Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position on the podium.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates his second position on the podium.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing celebrates his third position on the podium.
21.09.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Race Day.
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