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Detailed explanation-1: -Valtteri Bottas crossed the line to take his fifth career victory. Lewis Hamilton finished in second place securing Mercedes ’ fourth consecutive one-two finish of the season with Sebastian Vettel taking third place. Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap and was awarded Driver of the Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, after his Ferrari Formula 1 world championship rival Charles Leclerc retired from the lead with an engine failure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Live feed. Max Verstappen wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix! Leclerc’s engine fails and he’s out!

Detailed explanation-4: -The circuit’s current contract expires at the end of the 2024 season, having extended its deal by one year due to the cancellation of its 2020 race because of Covid. Azerbaijan pays a reported US$55 million annually to host a Formula One Grand Prix, one of the largest fees of any race on the calendar.

Detailed explanation-5: -The delayed 2022 season of the MRF MMSC Indian National Car Racing Championship wrapped up with a final round at the Madras International Circuit. Sai Sanjay and Arjun Balu emerged as the big winners, taking home the MRF Formula 2000 (F2000) and Indian Touring Cars titles, respectively.