P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri joins Charles Leclerc on the front row for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri expressed his surprise at Red Bull not being in contention for pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen starting fourth and sixth on the grid. Charles Leclerc secured pole for Ferrari, with Piastri starting alongside him on the front row. Piastri mentioned that Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes all appeared competitive, highlighting the importance of qualifying at the tight Baku circuit. Despite Red Bull’s absence at the front, Piastri remained confident in his car’s race pace and noted the fierce competition among the top teams. He was pleased with his own performance, expecting to be competitive although not the quickest based on Friday’s practice sessions. Piastri emphasized the tight battle among the top teams and his belief in McLaren’s strong position for the race.
