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Verstappen explains thinking behind failed Azerbaijan GP Q3 out-lap bid

The Red Bull driver experimented with a different approach to his final run in Q3 to get more heat into his tyres, as he aimed to hold on to the top spot he had secured earlier after the first runs.

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Verstappen explains thinking behind failed Q3 out-lap bid

The Red Bull driver experimented with a different approach to his final run in Q3 to get more heat into his tyres, as he aimed to hold on to the top spot he had secured earlier after the first runs.

Motorsport

Leclerc credits Australian GP set-up breakthrough for Baku F1 pole

With a 1m40.203s lap at the close of the session, Leclerc chalked up his first pole of the season - his 19th in F1 - to beat the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez to the punch.

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Hamilton: Baku F1 deficit an "indicator" of how far off Mercedes is

While Hamilton was not too disheartened to qualify fifth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, just behind Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, the near one-second gap to poleman Charles Leclerc was an eye-opener.

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Hamilton: Baku F1 deficit "indicator" of how far off Mercedes is

While Hamilton was not too disheartened to qualify fifth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, just behind Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, the near one-second gap to poleman Charles Leclerc was an eye-opener.

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Ferrari's Leclerc denies Verstappen to nail pole again in Baku

Baku (AFP) - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc grabbed his third consecutive pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a nerve-jangling red-flag interrupted qualifying at Baku on Friday.

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Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc reveals his love of the piano and shows you how he recorded his first track in Ableton Live

He doesn’t just race round tracks - he makes them. And we're guessing he's always first on the ‘grid’ controller...

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Max Verstappen makes Azerbaijan GP attitude clear after Charles Leclerc defeat

Verstappen was favourite for pole in Baku, but Leclerc has an excellent qualifying record in Azerbaijan and improved it further by setting the fastest time in his Ferrari

Daily Mirror

Ferrari's Leclerc nails pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Baku (AFP) - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc grabbed his third consecutive pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a nerve-jangling red-flag interrupted qualifying at Baku on Friday.

AFP

Charles Leclerc takes impressive pole for Ferrari at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, threading the needle on the streets of Baku for F1’s first sprint race weekend of the season

The Guardian - UK

Leclerc surprised by Azerbaijan GP pole having targeted Aston Martin, Mercedes

Leclerc had previously set an identical Q3 time with rival Max Verstappen as both drivers notched a 1m40.445s, but it was the Red Bull racer who lapped first to provisionally hold the top spot.

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Charles Leclerc seals hat-trick of Baku poles to eclipse Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying

Charles Leclerc completed a hat-trick of pole positions in Baku to set the pace in qualifying for Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Evening Standard

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Leclerc beats Red Bulls for grand prix pole

The Ferrari driver secured his first pole of the year on his final effort of the session, a 1m40.203s, having ratcheted up his pace from a strong opening run in the last part of qualifying to prove unassailable for the two Red Bull drivers.

Autosport

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Leclerc beats Red Bulls for third Baku pole

The Ferrari driver secured his first F1 pole of the year on his final effort of the session, a 1m40.203s, having ratcheted up his pace from a strong opening run in the last part of qualifying to prove unassailable for the two Red Bull drivers.

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F1 qualifying results: Charles Leclerc takes Azerbaijan GP pole

Leclerc will start ahead of the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez in Sunday’s race after the one-hour qualifying session on Friday, which is split into three segments with five cars each being knocked out in Q1 and Q2 before the top-10 shootout of Q3.

Daily Mirror

Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen to Azerbaijan GP pole amid Lewis Hamilton struggles

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes were looking to build on a strong performance last time out in Melbourne with a good qualifying in Baku, though Max Verstappen remained the favourite with Charles Leclerc the challenger

Daily Mirror

Toto Wolff to "bang heads together" as Mercedes desperate over Lewis Hamilton contract

Hamilton's Mercedes contract expires at the end of the year but, with no sign of a renewal in sight right now, Damon Hill thinks Wolff must prioritise resolving the Brit's F1 future

Autosport

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc in eventful FP1

As the only chance to get prepared for all of the competitive sessions to come this weekend, a big queue formed at the end of the pitlane ahead of the 60-minute session getting underway, headed by Verstappen.

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc by 0.037s in FP1

As the only chance to get prepared for all of the competitive sessions to come this weekend, a big queue formed at the end of the pitlane ahead of the 60-minute session getting underway.

The Independent UK

Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc makes surprise musical debut with dramatic piano piece

‘I dare not define myself as an artist in any way,’ F1 driver said

ABC News

Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix returns to Baku street circuit, with a new sprint race and Red Bull in form

After a four-week break, F1 is back and will race around the Azerbaijan capital. Can anyone stop Red Bull's dominance?

Evening Standard

F1: Charles Leclerc offers intriguing response to Lewis Hamilton replacement rumours

Ferrari driver insists no discussions have taken place “yet”

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton speaks out as Charles Leclerc tipped to replace him at Mercedes

Amid Ferrari's performance struggles, and with his contract expiring at the end of next year, Leclerc has been heavily linked with a move to Mercedes if Hamilton leaves or retires

Autosport

Ferrari F1 staff exits not as big a worry as on-track "disaster" - Leclerc

The Monegasque driver has scored just six points in 2023, for seventh place in Saudi Arabia, after being forced out of the races in Bahrain and Australia.

AFP

Five talking points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Baku (AFP) - Formula One returns this weekend after a one month break.AFP Sport takes a look at five talking points ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix:

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