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.
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.
Leclerc on pole in Baku for fourth year in a row
BAKU: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row on Saturday as McLaren's title contender Lando Norris suffered a qualifying nightmare and was set to start 17th.
Norris out of Azerbaijan GP qualifying in first phase
BAKU : McLaren's Formula One title challenger Lando Norris failed to make it out of the first phase of qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday and was set to start Sunday's race in 17th place.
Charles Leclerc on pole as Lando Norris suffers qualifying blow
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.
Charles Leclerc Bounces Back From Crash To Top Practice Times For Azerbaijan GP
Charles Leclerc recovered from a crash early in the day to top the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez in Friday's second free practice on a day of incidents and accidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc, who has taken pole three times before on the tricky Baku street circuit, had gone off early in opening practice, hitting the barriers at Turn 15 and his car incurring damage to the front right section. He was unhurt and the Ferrari mechanics fixed the damage although he needed to pit early in second practice to fit a new power steering system. This produced the odd sight of the Ferrari team forming a wall of bodies – like a team defending a football free-kick – to block vision of Leclerc's car as it was repaired.