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Charles Leclerc crashes out in Baku as Ferrari streak comes to an end
Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc crashed out of qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ending his streak of consecutive pole positions in Baku. Leclerc hit the wall at Turn 15 as rain started falling over Baku’s city streets. The Monegasque driver aimed for a record fifth straight pole in Azerbaijan but lost control of his car and collided with the barriers with seven minutes remaining in Q3. If the rain persists, former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz could start on pole for Sunday’s race, being the fastest before the crash. With worsening conditions, Sainz’s lap might stand as the day’s quickest. Leclerc’s crash was a setback for both him and Ferrari, showing promising pace in the practice sessions. After the incident, Leclerc, visibly frustrated, threw his gloves on the ground. Sky F1 pundit Karun Chandhok noted the crash resulted from excessive speed and lack of grip.
