Sergio Perez wins first sprint race of 2023 at Azerbaijan Grand PrixBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, BakuSergio Perez blasted his way past Charles Leclerc to win the sprint race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Perez started second before moving ahead of Leclerc on lap eight of 17 in Baku to take the chequered flag 4.4 seconds clear. Sergio Perez, centre, beat Charles Leclerc, left, and Max Verstappen in the sprint race. Photo by Darko BandicPerez’s win reduced the deficit to Verstappen in the driver’s standings from 15 points to 13 ahead of Sunday’s Grand Prix. “That’s how he got the position, report it.”Moments after Russell barged his way past Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda was on three wheels after he banged into the wall.

Source: Irish Independent April 29, 2023 21:27 UTC