Leclerc earns pole for the Azerbaijan GP while title challenger Norris will start 16th

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain in action during a Formula One Grand Prix practice in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain in action during a Formula One Grand Prix practice in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)


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BAKU, Azerbaijan — Charles Leclerc has qualified on pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Max Verstappen is sixth and Lando Norris is set to start Sunday's race 16th following a session that could have a big impact on the title race. Ferrari's Leclerc, who won the last race in Italy, was fastest by .321 seconds from McLaren's Oscar Piastri. The second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz Jr. is third. Norris was eliminated in the first session after slowing for a yellow flag on his final fast lap. Norris is second in the standings, 62 points behind Verstappen with eight races remaining.

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