P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen survived a chaotic qualifying session in Baku to claim his sixth pole position of the season.
Max Verstappen explained that he struggled with tyre management during qualifying due to the numerous red flags that disrupted the session. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying session was marred by six red flags, extending the already chaotic session to almost two hours. Rain during Q3 added another layer of complexity, leading to championship leader Oscar Piastri hitting the barriers. Despite the challenges, Verstappen eventually secured pole position after the final red flag period, praising the team’s efforts in improving throughout the weekend. While McLaren had a tough qualifying session, Verstappen is anticipating a challenging race, emphasizing the importance of tyre management on the demanding Baku circuit with its softer tyre compounds.
