Leclerc on pole in Baku for third year in a row

28 April 2023 - 16:56 By Reuters
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
Charles Leclerc on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on April 28 2023.
Charles Leclerc on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on April 28 2023.
Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took pole position in Baku for the third year in a row when qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday.

The pole, in a session twice red-flagged due to crashes, was Ferrari's first of the Formula One season and ended Red Bull's run of three in succession.

Red Bull's championship leader Max Verstappen qualified second-fastest with his team mate Sergio Perez third.

Drivers will have another qualifying on Saturday for a standalone 100km sprint race that no longer determines Sunday's grid after a new format was agreed unanimously by teams this week.


subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.