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Verstappen says changes to his RB20 between FP3 and qualifying at F1 Azerbaijan GP “tipped it over the edge with the balance” as he starts P6

James O'Connor2 months ago06 mins

Max Verstappen was left to rue set-up changes as he qualified only P6 for tomorrow’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The three-time World Champion and teammate Sergio Pérez looked quick throughout practice, as Red Bull improved following a dismal showing at Monza two weeks ago. However, come qualifying, the car was difficult to drive according to the…

Norris “disappointed and frustrated” with Q1 exit in F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying: “I was feeling good”

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Saturday in Azerbaijan saw Lando Norris sensationally get knocked out in Q1 as the Brit will start in P17 for the race tomorrow. After Esteban Ocon hit the wall at turn 4 on his push lap, he was cruising around back to the pits with a puncture. A white flag was thrown on the exit…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | Charles Leclerc storms to pole ahead of Oscar Piastri

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Charles Leclerc dominates qualifying to take pole position ahead of Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz as Sergio Perez out-qualifies a struggling Verstappen for the first time this season. Q1: Opening the session was Nico Hulkenberg for Haas, crossing the line with a 1:45.021, closing followed by the Sauber duo of Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas….

F2 Sprint | Azerbaijan GP | Duerksen claims his maiden F2 win, becoming the 15th different winner in 2024

Olivia Pursehouse2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

In his Formula 2 debut, Christian Mansell starts the sprint race from pole position after qualifying 10th in yesterday’s qualifying session. Lined up alongside him is Dams’ Crawford, with Mini starting 3rd for his F2 debut with Prema, replacing Ollie Bearman this weekend while he steps up for F1 duties with his future team, Haas. Five lights…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | FP3 | Russell pips Leclerc to fastest time; Bearman crashes out

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Final practice for the 2024 Azerbaijan GP got underway with cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures over the Baku City Circuit compared to Friday’s running, after a bit of rain hit before the session. Two-time Baku winner Sergio Perez was the first to go out on track, and reported it was a “bit damp” due to…

Oakes: The coming months for Alpine F1 will be “the most critical point for the team and the company for the next few years”

Evan Roberts2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend, in only his third race in charge of Alpine, Oliver Oakes spoke Friday morning on some of the changes that will be made and challenges that could arise as the season comes towards its end. With there only being eight races left of the longest season on…

“Our research says this is the right thing to do” — Red Bull on floor changes for F1 Azerbaijan GP

Syrine Ferchichi2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Red Bull Racing has been putting a lot of effort into getting back on track after only managing two podium finishes in the previous six races. Concern over McLaren and Ferrari surpassing Red Bull in race pace is mounting, putting Max Verstappen’s and the team’s aspirations of winning the championship in jeopardy. At the Italian…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | FP2 | Leclerc leads Perez despite troubled session with “bent” car

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Second practice for the 2024 Azerbaijan GP got underway in somewhat of a calmer way compared to FP1, with drivers taking margin against the walls in the first few laps. Charles Leclerc, who crashed out in first practice, reported over the radio that his rebuilt Ferrari was feeling asymmetrical on the steering, saying the car…

F2 | Azerbaijan GP | Qualifying | Verschoor stuns with late charge to pole in Baku

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

In a closely contested Formula 2 qualifying session at the Baku City Circuit, Richard Verschoor of Trident took a surprise pole position. Verschoor secured his second Formula 2 pole of the season, narrowly beating PREMA’s Kimi Antonelli by just 0.017 seconds, while ART Grand Prix’s Victor Martins completed the top three. The session kicked off…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | FP1 | Verstappen on top, ahead of Hamilton and Perez as Leclerc finds the wall

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

After a thrilling race in Monza that saw Charles Leclerc take his second Italian Grand Prix victory in front of the Ferrari faithful, Formula 1 returns for round 17 of the championship in Azerbaijan, the first of the final flyaway races of the season. Max Verstappen holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris in the…