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Charles Leclerc can break a 59-year F1 record at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend.
Charles Leclerc is close to breaking a 59-year Formula 1 record set by Jim Clark, unless he can change his luck at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend. Leclerc has secured four consecutive pole positions at Baku since the track returned in 2021, but is still seeking his first win there. Jim Clark’s record, which Leclerc may surpass, was set at Monaco Grand Prix with four poles between 1962-1964 and in 1966, yielding only one fourth place in 1964. Leclerc has shown promise in Baku with three finishes, including a second place, but has yet to claim the top spot. If he secures another pole this season but doesn’t win, he will break Clark’s record. Leclerc’s performances in the previous years at Baku have been a mix of results, with his best finish being second place in 2024 behind Oscar Piastri. Additionally, he also secured pole for the Sprint race in 2023, finishing second to Sergio Perez.
