Charles Leclerc took a surprising pole place on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, together with his title bid struggling an enormous blow after Lando Norris was eradicated within the first quarter.
Norris, who began Sunday’s race in seventeenth place, backed off after operating off the observe and was eradicated within the first stage of qualifying after showing to be hampered by a yellow flag.
The one saving grace was that championship chief Max Verstappen certified in sixth place as he was crushed by Pink Bull team-mate Sergio Perez for the primary time in 16 months. Defeated in dramatic qualifying.
Main Oscar Piastri was 0.321 seconds behind second-placed Leclerc and forward of third-placed Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
Perez will begin fourth on the grid, forward of George Russell and Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton in seventh after a tough Saturday for the seven-time world champion.
Franco Colapinto certified third in his second F1 qualifying session, with Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso forward of him. Williams team-mate Alex Albon completed tenth. Williams left a fan within the automobile as he left the storage and Albon failed to finish the ultimate lap.
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Alex Albon was compelled to tug over throughout Q3 in Azerbaijan after a Williams mechanic left a vibrant yellow airbox fan in his cockpit.
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Have a look again at a number of the most dramatic moments occurring across the Baku Metropolis Circuit.
Sunday, September 15
8.30am: F2 Particular Race
10:30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Azerbaijan Grand Prix preparation*
12pm: Azerbaijan Grand Prix*
2pm: Checkered flag: Azerbaijan GP response
3pm: Ted’s Pocket book
* Additionally broadcast reside on Sky Sports activities Important Occasion
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