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Max Verstappen will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on pole position – but do fans think he is the favourite for victory?
Max Verstappen has emerged as the top choice to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, after securing pole position. Despite McLaren’s overall dominance this season, their drivers Norris and Piastri face a challenging task starting from seventh and ninth on the grid. An overwhelming majority of fans believe Verstappen will claim victory in Baku, with almost 70 percent of voters backing him. Championship leader Piastri is considered the second favorite for the win, despite his mid-pack grid position. Sainz and Lawson are next in line on the starting grid, with Lawson surprisingly being voted as the third most likely contender for victory according to the poll results.
