Max Verstappen delivered an absolute banger at Baku, earning the sixth Grand Slam of his career and completing the second Grand Slam of 2025 Formula 1 season, right after Oscar Piastri raised the bar by claiming the first earlier in the year. Verstappen just served a beautiful victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025, and what makes this Grand Slam even more outstanding is that he is the only third driver to win from pole in Baku.S o, let’s take a look at this chaotic yet accomplished race.
Baku Showdown: Max Verstappen’s Perfection
What’s a Grand Slam? Simple, pole position, fastest lap, leading every single lap, and, of course, bagging the win. And Max Verstappen ticked every box, never once feeling the heat from the Silver Arrows or the Papaya army, which unfortunately had only Lando Norris running after Piastri crashed on the very first lap.
“Starting out in front today was key for us, and we managed our tyres well,” Max said after the race. “The relationship with my team is really good, and when the car goes well, everything comes together.” You can’t bottle that kind of confidence; it oozes out after every Grand Slam.
The Grand Slam Club: Verstappen Rising
Just how special is Max Verstappen’s Grand Slam? With this, he clocks his sixth career Grand Slam, tying none other than Lewis Hamilton for second place in the record books. Only Jim Clark, the original high priest of perfect weekends, sits ahead with eight. Mind you, Verstappen’s tally comes after some tough rounds where he didn’t even sniff the podium. Red Bull’s upgrades since Monza seem to have rebooted the champ; if ever there was a statement drive, this was it.
So, is Max Verstappen about to sprint for another title run? He’s behind Piastri by 69 points, with seven rounds to go, but Red Bull’s form is heating up like fresh tar in scorching sun. Now, all eyes will be on the Red Bull star to see if he will continue this momentum next week in Singapore.
Also read: Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025: Full Recap And Results
