A decent battle for the ultimate podium spot led to heartbreak for Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz as each collided and completed the Azerbaijan Grand Prix within the barrier.
After Oscar Piastri established a stable lead over second-placed Charles Leclerc late on, the Monegasque was compelled to weave down the primary straight to stop Perez from getting a tow, sending the Pink Bull driver vast.
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The transfer helped his Ferrari crew mate Sainz to shut up on the Mexican, passing him into Flip 1 to take P3. Nevertheless, as he pursued Leclerc, Sainz misplaced traction and Perez returned to the combat.
The 2 rivals tangled collectively between Flip 2 and Flip 3, leading to each crashing into the wall on the penultimate lap.
Sainz and Perez had been unhurt, however the race ended below the digital security automobile as George Russell was promoted to P3 whereas Piastri took his second profession Grand Prix victory.
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