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Baku team reactions: McLaren shines, Ferrari left frustrated
Oscar Piastri stole the show in Azerbaijan, while Sainz and Leclerc finished the day with very different moods. Mercedes and Red Bull also had plenty to say.
27 September 2026 1 min read 0 views
Oscar Piastri delivered a near-perfect Sunday in Baku, putting McLaren firmly in the spotlight and underlining his strong form in the championship. Behind him, the team comments painted a paddock split between satisfaction and frustration.
Carlos Sainz scored valuable points for Williams after a steady race, while Ferrari were left with work to do: Charles Leclerc struggled through a difficult ending, and the team admitted it needs to be sharper in the rounds ahead.