# Formula 1 Driver Standings Top 10 After 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix ## Verstappen Extends Lead, Hamilton Moves up to Second in Driver Standings *** Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing extended his lead in the Formula 1 driver standings after a dominant victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Dutchman led from start to finish, taking his fourth win of the season and extending his lead in the championship to 21 points over Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Leclerc finished second in Baku, ahead of Sergio Perez of Red Bull. The Mexican driver moved up to third in the standings, while Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. dropped to fourth. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes moved up to second in the driver standings after finishing fourth in Baku. It was Hamilton's first podium finish of the season, and he now trails Verstappen by 34 points in the championship. ## Other Notable Driver Performances * George Russell of Mercedes finished fifth in Baku, ahead of teammate Hamilton. * Fernando Alonso of Alpine finished seventh, ahead of teammate Esteban Ocon. * Lando Norris of McLaren finished ninth, ahead of teammate Daniel Ricciardo. * Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin finished 10th, ahead of teammate Lance Stroll. ## Looking Ahead The Formula 1 season continues with the Canadian Grand Prix on June 19. Verstappen will be looking to extend his lead in the championship, while Hamilton will be hoping to close the gap. The race is sure to be an exciting one, as the drivers battle it out on one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar. ## Full Driver Standings After Azerbaijan Grand Prix 1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 150 points 2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 116 points 3. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) - 113 points 4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 116 points 5. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari) - 83 points 6. George Russell (Mercedes) - 74 points 7. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 50 points 8. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - 37 points 9. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) - 36 points 10. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) - 25 points
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