Charles Leclerc at the Azerbaijan GP©AFP
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took pole for the fourth consecutive year at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.
The Monaco driver, who is aiming to continue his victory at Monza last time out, is joined on the front row of Sunday’s race by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
Three-time world champion Max Verstappen’s recent woes continued, with the Dutch Red Bull driver only qualifying sixth as he aims to end a run of six defeats.
Lando Norris, 62 points behind Verstappen in the world championship with eight races remaining, starts 17th after being eliminated in the first qualifying session.
Leclerc’s Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz starts on the second row with Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull.
George Russell set the fifth fastest time in qualifying to start on the third row alongside Verstappen.
Norris knows he has a mountain to climb from the back of the grid on the narrow streets of Baku where overtaking opportunities are limited.
“I don’t expect much from 17th place, but we will put a good plan in place tonight and do our best,” said the Briton.
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