McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix after late crash drama
McLaren's Oscar Piastri held off pole-sitter Charles Leclerc's Ferrari for an epic Azerbaijan Grand Prix win on Sunday with Mercedes' George Russell in third.
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Lando Norris Stays Hopeful Despite Baku Qualifying Flop
Title-chasing McLaren driver Lando Norris remained hopeful of success on Saturday despite qualifying in a lowly 17th place for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Briton, knocked out of the first qualifying session for the first time since the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix, lost his best lap when he eased off due to a yellow flag, but said he would do his best to limit damage to his championship challenge. Norris is 62 points behind three-time champion and series leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull with eight races, and three sprint races, remaining with the Dutchman qualifying in sixth place for Sunday's race.
Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijani Formula One Grand Prix from pit lane after engine change
Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after Mercedes fitted a new engine ahead of the race.
Norris to start 15th in Baku as Hamilton drops to pit lane
BAKU : McLaren's Formula One title contender Lando Norris gained another place to 15th on the starting grid for Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Mercedes changed the power unit in Lewis Hamilton's car.
Motor Racing-Piastri gets green light to chase win in Baku with Norris far behind
BAKU : Oscar Piastri can fight for victory without fear of McLaren team orders in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after qualifying on the front row, with Formula One title contender Lando Norris far behind in 17th.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Claims Fourth Straight Pole In Azerbaijan GP
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured pole for the fourth consecutive year at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.
Charles Leclerc Hopes To Finally Capitalise On Pole In Baku
Charles Leclerc on Saturday set himself up to bid for another emotional Ferrari victory when he claimed his fourth consecutive pole position on the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver, who triumphed at Monaco in May and won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza two weeks ago, continued his supreme current form to beat McLaren's Oscar Piastri by three-tenths of a second. Despite three previous poles in 2021, 2022 and 2023, Leclerc has yet to taste victory in Azerbaijan.
Lando Norris not expecting ‘magical’ Azerbaijan GP result after qualifying 17th
Lando Norris does not expect a “magical” Azerbaijan Grand Prix result after the McLaren driver qualified 17th in a major blow to his title hopes.