George Russell leads Charles Leclerc and McLaren in closing apply for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, because the fierce competitors continues on the weekend in Baku with essential qualifying forward.
Russell was a little bit of a shock for a Mercedes staff that had beforehand trailed rivals Ferrari, McLaren and Crimson Bull, and thanks to an enormous closing stage on the lengthy straight, Russell took the perfect time of 1:42.514. Quick outcomes.
It was simply 0.013 seconds faster than the in-form Leclerc, making certain three totally different groups topped the three apply periods in Azerbaijan and making certain a must-see qualifying session, Reside on Sky Sports activities F1 at 1pm.
McLaren additionally fought again in Baku, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri each simply two tenths off the tempo.
Championship chief and Norris rival Verstappen completed a slim fifth, forward of the opposite Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Crimson Bull’s Sergio Perez.
Nonetheless, Lewis Hamilton was conspicuous by his absence from the entrance and will solely end tenth within the different Mercedes, who admittedly had their driver later than most within the essential tender tire run. ship.
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Esteban Ocon stalled on the ultimate stage with an influence unit downside, whereas Alpine’s nightmare weekend continued within the third apply session forward of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hamilton completed behind the 2 Williams drivers who confirmed encouraging tempo alongside Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto – Alexander Albon earlier Even on the prime of the timetable – with Franco Colapinto eighth and ninth.
Hamilton’s fellow Briton Oliver Bearman additionally had lower than splendid coaching outcomes.
The 19-year-old Haas stand-in driver crashed halfway by way of FP3, going too quick whereas making an attempt to enter Flip 1 and hitting the guardrail.
“I am sorry,” stated Behrmann, who this weekend is making an attempt to impress as Kevin Magnussen’s substitute earlier than enjoying full-time for Workforce USA subsequent season.
It was the second crimson flag within the closing apply after Esteban Ocon stalled in his Alpine staff, which has struggled with tempo and reliability to this point this weekend.
Sky Sports activities F1 dwell broadcast of Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule
Saturday, September 14
12.15pm: Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying preparations
1pm: Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying*
3pm: Ted’s Qualification Pocket book
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Have a look again at a number of the most dramatic moments taking place 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 dwell on Sky Sports activities Fundamental Occasion
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