# Lewis Hamilton at the 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2019-baku-lewis-hamilton
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Lewis Hamilton secured P2 at the 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, starting from P2 on the grid and finishing just behind his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas, earning 18 points.

The 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton navigate the Baku City Circuit to a P2 finish, a result that, while strong, meant relinquishing the championship lead to his teammate. Starting from P2 on the grid, Hamilton maintained a close contest with pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas throughout the 51-lap race. The Mercedes AMG F1 W10 demonstrated its consistent pace on the demanding street circuit, with Hamilton completing the race in a total time of 1:31:54.466, just over a second behind Bottas. His drive included a fastest lap ranked P3 overall, recorded on lap 48 with a time of 1:44.166, showcasing his persistent effort to challenge for the lead and maximize performance in the closing stages.

This performance contributed 18 points to his championship bid. While Mercedes secured a dominant 1-2 finish, the race also saw strong performances from other contenders. Sebastian Vettel secured P3 for Scuderia Ferrari, maintaining pressure on the leading Mercedes cars. Further back, [Max Verstappen at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix](/results/2021-monza-max-verstappen) took P4 for Red Bull Racing, demonstrating their consistent front-running pace. Notably, [Charles Leclerc at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix](/results/2021-monza-charles-leclerc), who finished P5, claimed the fastest lap of the race on lap 50 with a 1:43.009, earning an additional point and highlighting Ferrari's underlying speed on the street circuit despite his grid penalty. For a broader understanding of Formula 1 regulations and events, the [official Formula 1 site](https://www.formula1.com/en) offers extensive information on race weekends and championship standings. Hamilton's consistent points haul here was a key part of his season, similar to his efforts later that year, as detailed in analyses like [Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix](/results/2021-monza-lewis-hamilton). Fans interested in delving into historical F1 race data can explore resources like the [Jolpica/Ergast archives](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) for detailed results and statistics, providing context for such tightly contested races. The strategic nuances of the 2019 season, as part of the broader [history of Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One), often hinged on these close battles between teammates and rivals, where every point was crucial.