Formula 1 2022 8 2022-06-12 2022-06-12 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/yy3n4m1614722426.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/z5a3gh1643140682.jpg The 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022) was the eighth round of the 2022 Formula One World Championship at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on 12 June 2022. The 51-lap race was won by Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc, who was second in the championship standings prior to the race, retired on lap 21 due to power unit issues, and fell to third in the standings behind Sergio Pérez. With the win, Verstappen extended his lead to 21 points. Background Championship standings before the race In the Drivers' Championship, Max Verstappen led with 125 points, nine points ahead of Charles Leclerc in second, and fifteen points ahead of Sergio Pérez in third position. Red Bull Racing led Ferrari by 36 points, and Mercedes by 101 points in the Constructors' Championship. 1448317