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Charles Leclerc beat Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after title contender Lando Norris was shockingly knocked out of qualifying in 17th. McLaren’s admission earlier th…
Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by beating Oscar Piastri in Qualifying. Lando Norris, a title contender, was surprisingly eliminated in 17th place due to a confusion over yellow flags on his final flying lap. McLaren’s plan to support Norris in his championship bid was disrupted by this turn of events. Leclerc’s flawless performance in qualifying helped him claim his fourth consecutive Baku pole position. Piastri’s second-place finish showcased what could have been for Norris if he had made it to Q3. Carlos Sainz completed a Ferrari one-three result, giving the team a strategic advantage for the race. Sergio Perez outqualified his teammate Verstappen for the first time this season, securing fourth place on the grid.
