P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took his fourth consecutive Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix pole in Saturday’s qualifying session with Lando Norris suffering a shock Q1 exit. Leclerc beat McLaren’s Oscar Piastri to the top spot by 0.321s with Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz in third. Heading into qualifying the form book was wide open with the polesitter […]
“Leclerc secured the top spot in qualifying by beating McLaren’s Oscar Piastri with a 0.321-second advantage, while Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished in third place. The battle for pole position was intense, with McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes all vying for the top spot without a clear pecking order set. Track evolution and varying strategies led to surprises and changes in the standings, including unexpected eliminations. Despite facing challenges, both Ferrari drivers, Leclerc and Sainz, managed to advance to Q3, where Leclerc held a provisional one-two after the first runs. Ultimately, it was a thrilling qualifying session with impressive performances from newcomers like Franco Colapinto and established drivers facing setbacks and unexpected twists.”
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