F1 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Results: Verstappen struggles AGAIN as title rival stunned

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris on the podium in Zandvoort — Photo: © IMAGO

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying

F1 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying Results: Verstappen struggles AGAIN as title rival stunned

All the times from qualifying in Baku

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Saturday 14 September 2024 14:33

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

The champion only managed to qualify P6, with his team-mate Sergio Perez emerging ahead in P4.

Lando Norris made a shock Q1 exit in a blow to his championship chances, with the McLaren star running wide at Turn 16 and aborting his lap.

Williams demonstrated impressive pace with both Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto making the top ten.

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However, the team made a major mistake by leaving an bright yellow airbox in Albon's car as the team looked set to produce their best qualifying result of the year.

On the other hand, both Haas drivers were knocked out in Q2, and Ollie Bearman failed to make the top ten during his qualifying debut with Haas.

Daniel Ricciardo also made an early F1 exit, a less than ideal result as the Aussie's F1 future remains precarious.

F1 Qualifying Results: Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024

1. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari]
2. Oscar Piastri [McLaren]
3. Carlos Sainz [Ferrari]
4. Sergio Perez [Red Bull]
5. George Russell [Mercedes]
6. Max Verstappen [Red Bull]
7. Lewis Hamilton [Mercedes]
8. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin]
9. Franco Colapinto [Williams]
10. Alex Albon [Williams]