P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc recalled a costly error in letting Oscar Piastri pass that saw him fail to convert pole position into victory in the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc scored his fourth consecutive pole position at Baku and led by as much as six seconds ahead of his solitary pit stop. The Monegasque driver […]
Leclerc secured his fourth consecutive pole position at Baku, dominating the race until his solitary pit stop where he emerged with a 1.5-second margin over Piastri. Despite initially losing the lead on Lap 20, he mistakenly believed he could easily reclaim it later. Leclerc expressed his frustration post-race, citing differences in downforce configurations between Ferrari and McLaren as a key factor in his defeat. McLaren’s superior straight-line speed ultimately allowed Piastri to secure the victory, leaving Leclerc regretting his misjudgment of the situation. Despite his efforts to manage his tires and make a comeback, the loss proved inevitable due to McLaren’s pace advantage in the straights.
