WATCH: Max Verstappen's grandmother moves to tears after his Azerbaijan Grand Prix win

Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025, and had his grandmother on site to enjoy the moment. So, when the Dutch National anthem started, Verstappen's grandmother was spotted feeling the moment of seeing her grandson winning another race with the Red Bull outfit.

Usually, Verstappen has his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, by his side during F1 Grand Prix weekends. However, the Brazilian model was busy somewhere else.

His grandmother was there with him, was also there to see another race win by her grandson, as she and Jos Verstappen looked onto the four-time champion standing atop the F1 podium:

Subsequently, when questioned about what he felt watching her grandmother emotional, he told Viaplay:

"I saw it, of course. It was nice that the family was there, as I don't see them often. we also got to celebrate her birthday this weekend. so that you could also win the race, that's great."

Meanwhile, Max Verstappen has reduced his gap to the top of the championship standings from 94 points to 69 points after his win at the Azerbaijan GP.

Max Verstappen's strong performance

Lando Norris took benefit from Piastri's misfortune, making up ground in the championship hunt and reducing the gap to just 25 points, although he was unable to challenge for the podium in a race dominated by Max Verstappen. Behind Verstappen, Mercedes' George Russell secured second position, showcasing consistency amid the high-speed drama that has become a hallmark of Baku. Carlos Sainz, now with Williams, celebrated his first podium for the storied team, having narrowly missed out on pole position Saturday, and ultimately besting a hungry field for third place.

With Verstappen's latest win and Pastries setback, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix may well prove crucial in the unfolding drama of the 2025 Formula 1 season, intensifying the championship scenario as the paddock gears up for the next round. The result in Baku not only rewards Verstappen's flawless execution but also gives fans and teams plenty to figure out as new contenders emerge and title ambitions take new shape.