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Charles Leclerc has said he is “not too worried” about his minimal high-fuel running this weekend hampering his attempts to win the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc, who won the last race at Monza, surged to a fourth consecutive pole position around the Baku streets with a three-tenth margin over McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. The […]
Following his recent victory at Monza, Leclerc secured his fourth consecutive pole position in Baku, surpassing McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by a three-tenth margin. Leclerc acknowledged that his strategic decision to keep his initial time in reserve during Q3 allowed him to take calculated risks which ultimately led to a significant improvement. Despite not completing a race run during practice due to a crash and technical issue, Leclerc remains confident in his Ferrari’s performance on high fuel loads. The Monegasque driver is determined to convert this pole position into a race win, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and adaptation to the challenging Baku circuit. Leclerc’s strong showing in qualifying sets the stage for an exciting and competitive race day as he aims to break the streak of missed opportunities and secure a well-deserved victory.