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Baku, team reactions and verdicts after a race full of twists
From Verstappen’s win to McLaren and Ferrari troubles, Azerbaijan delivered praise, regrets and plenty to discuss.
27 September 2026 1 min read 2 views
In Baku, Max Verstappen set the pace and secured another big result, while behind him the race rewarded those who stayed out of trouble. For several teams, though, race day was mostly about survival amid Safety Cars, mistakes and tyre management.
McLaren scored less than expected, Ferrari endured a difficult Sunday and other garages also pointed to both positives and negatives. In championship terms, the final outcome gave Verstappen a useful boost and left several rivals frustrated by missed points.