Max Verstappen looked to be back at his title-winning best. McLaren's title-chasing drivers looked like also-rans.

Verstappen cruised to victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday as championship leader Oscar Piastri's first-lap crash allowed Lando Norris to trim his Formula 1 points advantage — but not deal a decisive blow.

Verstappen was in control from start to finish after taking pole position in a chaotic qualifying session Saturday and had a vast lead by the time he made his only pit stop.

The four-time reigning world champion completed his sixth career grand slam (tied for Lewis Hamilton for second-most ever) by qualifying on pole, winning the grand prix, leading every lap and posting the fastest lap in the race.

“The car was working really well,” Verstappen said. “It wa

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