Formula 1 Qualification
Fourth Baku pole in a row for Leclerc – Verstappen sixth
After winning the race in Monza, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is also in good form in Azerbaijan. This can only be said to a limited extent or not at all about his World Championship rivals.
After Leclerc’s victory almost two weeks ago at the Scuderia’s home race in Monza, the traditional team should have high hopes of its second race win within 14 days. George Russell in the Mercedes came fourth in qualifying, followed by Sergio Pérez, before his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen came sixth.
World Championship pursuer Lando Norris was eliminated in the first knockout phase. He did not have a good lap, raced over the curbs and was then stopped by a yellow phase, according to his own statement. The result: only 17th place on the grid this Sunday (1:00 p.m. CET/Sky and RTL) at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Nico Hülkenberg will start from 14th place in his Haas.