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Charles Leclerc says he knew from the moment he took to the track in FP1 that he would be in the mix for his fourth consecutive pole position in Baku. Leclerc’s weekend got off to the worst possibl…
Charles Leclerc felt confident about his potential for a pole position in Baku from the moment he hit the track in FP1, despite facing early setbacks during the practice sessions. His car felt excellent, and the balance remained consistent throughout the weekend, leading to a dominant performance in qualifying. Leclerc’s strong form in Baku, where he secured his fourth pole position at the circuit, came as a result of feeling comfortable with the track’s rhythm, despite not having a specific explanation for his success. Although he has yet to convert a pole into victory in Azerbaijan, Leclerc remains optimistic about the SF-24’s performance in the race, relying on the car’s strong points and planning to do the necessary homework to prepare for the challenge ahead. Leclerc’s goal is to secure a victory that would complement his exceptional qualifying performance and recent win in Italy, aiming to capitalize on the car’s potential and push for success on race day in Baku.
