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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc took pole position for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as McLaren’s title hopeful Lando Norris suffered a shock Q1 elimination
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Lando Norris from McLaren faced a disappointing Q1 exit, starting the race in 17th place. Norris will be 11 spots behind his championship rival Max Verstappen, who struggled in qualifying and placed behind his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez for the first time this season. Despite a challenging session, Leclerc managed to claim his fourth consecutive Azerbaijan Grand Prix pole position. Norris encountered difficulties during his final Q1 lap due to yellow flags caused by Esteban Ocon, impacting his performance. Leclerc’s strong performance in Q3 allowed him to secure pole position with a time of 1m41.365s, ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. This qualifying session also saw impressive performances from other drivers like Perez, Verstappen, George Russell, and Fernando Alonso.
