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Charles Leclerc reflects on a disappointing weekend in Azerbaijan as his pole streak ended
Charles Leclerc expressed his struggles at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where a Q3 crash halted his streak of four consecutive poles in Baku.
Following a lock-up and collision with the barriers in Turn 16, his qualifying session ended prematurely, positioning him no higher than 10th for Sunday’s race.
Despite Baku City Circuit being regarded as his strongest track, Leclerc faced challenges converting his pole positions into victories.
Speaking after the session, Leclerc detailed his difficulties over the weekend, particularly with tire management and car setup adjustments.
With the race grid offering unexpected mixes, Leclerc acknowledged the challenge of regaining ground from the mid-field positions.
Although optimistic about his chances, he acknowledged the tough race ahead while aiming for a strong Sunday performance to counter a disappointing Saturday showing.
