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2024 - 9 - 14

F1 Drama Unfolds: Charles Leclerc Takes Baku by Storm While Lando Norris Hits a Snag!

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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw Charles Leclerc clinching pole position for the fourth consecutive year, while McLaren's Lando Norris faced a shocking turn of events. Dive into the nail-biting recap!

The 2024 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix unfolded with thrilling action, especially during the final practice session where Mercedes' George Russell set the pace, clocking an impressive lap time of 1:42.514. Russell's stellar performance had fans buzzing as he topped the timesheets, showcasing the Mercedes team’s tenacity in a highly competitive atmosphere. However, the real nail-biter came during qualifying when Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, captured pole position for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring his talents at the Baku City Circuit.

As the qualifying session progressed, Oscar Piastri from McLaren surprised fans by splitting the two Ferrari drivers, securing a commendable second place, while Carlos Sainz clinched third. This evenly matched showdown hinted at a spectacular race ahead. Meanwhile, reigning champion Max Verstappen found himself in unfamiliar territory, finishing fourth as he battled to keep up with his rival squad. Racing incidents and weather interruptions kept everyone on the edge of their seats, especially after Formula 1 teams had to navigate without their typical weather radar systems due to ongoing political disputes in the region.

Though the spotlight shined on Leclerc and Piastri, a dramatic twist came for Lando Norris. The McLaren star's hopes for a strong qualifying performance were dashed as he qualified 17th, leading to a collective gasp from fans and commentators alike. A mishap during Q1, exacerbated by a yellow flag, meant that Norris, who had been showcasing remarkable skill throughout the season, would have to fight his way through the pack from the back of the grid. The unexpected outcome illustrates the intense unpredictability that F1 is known for, reminding everyone that one split second can dictate race results.

In a sport defined by speed and precision, these results are significant not just for the championship standings but also for the reputations of these talented drivers and their teams. With Leclerc on the pole and Russell driving confidently, the stage is set for an exhilarating race in Baku. Did you know that Charles Leclerc’s four consecutive poles at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix make him the record-holder for this circuit? And further adding to the intrigue, this year's Baku Grand Prix will see teams strategizing under the fascinating backdrop of Azerbaijan’s vibrant history and beautiful architecture, promising a spectacular race weekend!

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F1 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – FP3 Results (Motorsport Week)

Mercedes George Russell topped the third and final practice session for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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F1 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Qualifying Results (Motorsport Week)

Piastri managed to split the two Ferrari drivers as Carlos Sainz wound up third, with Sergio Perez leading Red Bull's charge over Max Verstappen in fourth.

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F1 live: Final Azerbaijan GP practice as it happens (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The 17th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and you can follow all of the action here.

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F1 LIVE: Azerbaijan Grand Prix third practice & qualifying latest (BBC News)

Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from third practice and qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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F1 teams working without normal weather radar systems at ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Formula 1 teams are working without their usual weather radar system at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, because of a political dispute between the Azeri and ...

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F1 Azerbaijan GP live updates: Baku qualifying latest as Norris ... (The Athletic)

Follow live coverage of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix around Baku City Circuit, ahead of round 17 of the 2024 Formula 1 world championship.

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F1 title challenger Lando Norris qualifies 17th for Azerbaijan Grand ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

Lando Norris' challenge for the Formula 1 title took a blow Saturday as the McLaren driver was only 17th in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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2024 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results (RacingNews365)

The Mercedes driver set an ultra-competitive 1:42.514 with two minutes remaining, to top the final practice session ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.

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F1 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying results and times as ... (The Independent)

F1 Azerbaijan GP LIVE: Qualifying times and results as Lando Norris eliminated in disaster for McLaren.

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2024 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Qualifying results (RacingNews365)

Charles Leclerc secured a fourth-consecutive pole position in Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, heading off McLaren's Oscar Piastri and team-mate Carlos ...

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F1 LIVE: Leclerc on Azerbaijan Grand Prix pole as Norris out early (BBC Sport)

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row as title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris start ...

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Leclerc beats Piastri to pole as Norris goes out in ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured pole for Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as a botched Q1 run left Lando Norris just 17th on the grid.

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Charles Leclerc on pole for Azerbaijan F1 GP as Lando Norris ... (The Guardian)

Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but there was a shock for Lando Norris who qualified 17th after a yellow flag forced him to ...

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F1 - Leclerc takes fourth straight Baku pole ahead of Piastri and ... (FIA)

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc powered to a fourth consecutive pole position at the Baku City Circuit, three tenths of a second clear of Oscar Piastri, ...

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F1 Qualifying Results: Max Verstappen humbled by TEAM-MATE as ... (GPfans)

Charles Leclerc achieved a stunning pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Max Verstappen struggled against his rivals.

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F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand ... (PlanetF1)

While Charles Leclerc will line up on pole position for round 17 of the F1 2024 World Championship, Lando Norris was the big shock in qualifying as he was ...

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Leclerc snatches fourth consecutive F1 Azerbaijan GP pole, Norris ... (Motorsport Week)

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took his fourth consecutive Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix pole in Saturday's qualifying session.

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The F1 safety system calls behind Norris's Azerbaijan qualifying exit (autosport.com)

Brief yellow flag activation for Ocon's damaged car forced Norris to slow, as confusion reigns in Baku over what the McLaren driver had really seen and if the ...

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McLaren critical of FIA after Lando Norris suffers shock Q1 exit and ... (Sky Sports)

McLaren explain what caused Lando Norris Q1 exit - and why theyre so unhappy with the FIA; Norris will start Sundays race 17th, 11 places behind Max ...

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Norris F1 title dream takes a blow after woeful Baku Qualifying (Grand Prix 247)

It's a big ask for Lando Norris to beat Max Verstappen in the 2024 F1 title, but it just got harder after Baku Qualifying Azerbaijan GP.

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PIRELLI STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Charles Leclerc is on pole position for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It's the fourth time the Ferrari ace has claimed P1 on the grid for this race – but ...

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The F1 safety system calls behind Norris's “wrong time” Baku ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

A split-second call to activate yellow flags for Esteban Ocon's damaged Alpine was behind McLaren driver Lando Norris's 2024 Formula 1 Baku Q1 qualifying ...

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'Shouldn't have happened': Mclaren fume at flag controversy as F1 ... (Fox Sports)

'Shouldn't have happened': Mclaren fume at flag controversy as F1 title race takes shock twist.

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'A bittersweet taste' – Esteban Ocon reflects on 'emotional' milestone ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Esteban Ocon will take part in his 150th Formula 1 race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as he looks to end his final few races with Alpine on a high, ...

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F1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix – live race updates (The Guardian)

Will there be any more twists and turns in the Formula One drivers' championship at the Azerbaijan GP? Join Daniel Harris to find out.

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F1: Piastri wins in Baku as McLaren take over at the top (Aljazeera.com)

Oscar Piastri wins F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix from second on the grid as McLaren move 20 points clear of Red Bull.

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Oscar Piastri wins F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris fights ... (ABC News)

After being told by his team that he would need to prioritise his teammate, Oscar Piastri shows he is a lead driver at McLaren with victory in Azerbaijan.

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2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - F1 results and latest standings after ... (PlanetF1)

Here are the complete results from the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit, which was won by...

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Piastri beats Leclerc in thrilling battle; Norris ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The Ferrari driver kept the lead at the start from Piastri, with Red Bull's Sergio Perez passing the second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz for third. World champion ...

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F1 - Piastri beats Leclerc to win thrilling Azerbaijan GP as Pérez and ... (FIA)

Oscar Piastri came out on top in a thrilling battle with Charles Leclerc to take his second career win and send McLaren soaring to the top of the Formula 1 ...

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Piastri overruled McLaren F1 call to make Baku pass on Leclerc (Motorsport Week)

Oscar Piastri revealed he ignored a McLaren call not to push in the second stint to make the move on Charles Leclerc that won him Formula 1's Azerbaijan ...

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