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Motor racing-Piastri hails Baku win as his most stressful and best yet

By Tuvan Gumrukcu

Monday, 16 Sep 2024 | 1:52 AM MYT

Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - September 15, 2024 McLaren's Oscar Piastri after the race REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

BAKU (Reuters) - Oscar Piastri hailed his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory as the best yet after soaking up relentless pressure from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to put McLaren top of the Formula One standings.

Passing pole-sitter Leclerc on the 20th lap in Baku, the 23-year-old Australian defended lap after lap as the Ferrari sought a way past.

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