Azerbaijan Grand Prix Winners

Last Modified Mar 24, 2025 06:21 GMT
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Winners
F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan (Source: Getty Images)

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was previously held under the name European Grand Prix in 2016 before being rebranded in 2017. The race on the Baku City Circuit, a 6.003 km (3.730 mi) street track, is known for its high-speed straights and tight, technical corners, including the narrow section near the city's medieval walls. The event consists of 51 laps, covering a total race distance of 306.049 km (190.170 mi). The fastest lap record at the circuit was set by Charles Leclerc in 2019, with a time of 1:43.009.

Since its debut, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been marked by unpredictable races, dramatic crashes, and surprise winners. Sergio Pérez, Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, and Max Verstappen are among the notable victors. The 2021 race was particularly chaotic, featuring Max Verstappen's high-speed crash due to a tire failure and Lewis Hamilton's costly mistake at the restart, which led to Pérez's victory. Red Bull Racing and Mercedes have dominated the event, frequently securing podium finishes.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Year-by-Year Winner

In 2017, the first-ever Azerbaijan Grand Prix was won by Daniel Ricciardo for Red Bull Racing after a chaotic race filled with multiple incidents and safety car periods. The latest edition in 2024 saw Oscar Piastri claim victory, marking his second Formula 1 win and continuing McLaren's resurgence in the sport.

YearDriver
2017Daniel Ricciardo
2018Lewis Hamilton
2019Valtteri Bottas
2020Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021Sergio Pérez
2022Max Verstappen
2023Sergio Pérez
2024Oscar Piastri

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Year-by-Year Constructor Winner

The first Azerbaijan Grand Prix in 2017 was won by Red Bull Racing, with Daniel Ricciardo capitalizing on a chaotic race to secure victory for the team. In the latest edition in 2024, McLaren emerged victorious as Oscar Piastri delivered a strong performance to claim the win, marking a major achievement for the team on the demanding Baku City Circuit.

YearConstructor
2017Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer
2018Mercedes
2019Mercedes
2020Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021Red Bull Racing-Honda
2022Red Bull Racing-RBPT
2023Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
2024McLaren-Mercedes

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Multiple Winners

Sergio Pérez is the most successful driver at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, securing victories in 2021 and 2023 with Red Bull Racing. His 2021 win came after Max Verstappen's late-race crash and Lewis Hamilton’s costly run-off at Turn 1 due to incorrect brake settings, while in 2023, he dominated the streets of Baku to claim his second victory at the circuit.

WinsDriverYears won
2Sergio Pérez2021, 2023

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Multiple Constructor Winners

Red Bull Racing has been the most dominant team at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, winning four times in 2017, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Their victories came through Daniel Ricciardo in 2017, followed by Sergio Pérez in 2021 and 2023, and Max Verstappen in 2022, showcasing their strength on the Baku City Circuit.

WinsConstructorYears won
4Red Bull Racing2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
2Mercedes2018, 2019

FAQ's on Azerbaijan Grand Prix Winners

A. Sergio Pérez holds the record for the most wins at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with victories in 2021 and 2023.

A. Red Bull Racing is the most successful team, having won the race four times in 2017, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

A. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix first took place in 2017, held on the Baku City Circuit, a street circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

A. The fastest lap at the Baku City Circuit was set by Charles Leclerc in 2019, with a time of 1:43.009.

A. The race consists of 51 laps, covering a total distance of 306.049 km (190.170 mi).

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