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.

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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.

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