George Russell leads Charles Leclerc and McLaren in ultimate observe for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, because the fierce competitors continues on the weekend in Baku with essential qualifying forward.
Russell was a little bit of an outlier for a Mercedes group that had beforehand trailed rivals Ferrari, McLaren and Pink Bull, and thanks to an enormous ultimate stage on the lengthy straight, Russell took one of the best time of 1:42.514. Quick outcomes.
It was simply 0.013 seconds faster than the in-form Leclerc, making certain three completely different groups topped the three observe classes in Azerbaijan and making certain a must-see qualifying session, Dwell on Sky Sports activities F1 at 1pm.
McLaren additionally fought again in Baku, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri each simply two tenths off the tempo.
Championship chief and Norris rival Verstappen completed a slim fifth, forward of Carlos Sainz within the different Ferrari and Sergio Perez of Pink Bull.
Nevertheless, Lewis Hamilton was conspicuous by his absence from the entrance and will solely end tenth within the different Mercedes, who admittedly had their driver later than most within the essential mushy tire run. ship.
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Esteban Ocon stalled on the ultimate stage with an influence unit drawback, whereas Alpine’s nightmare weekend continued within the third observe session forward of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hamilton completed behind the 2 Williams drivers, with Alexander Albon exhibiting encouraging tempo and even topping the timesheets earlier, Franco Co. Franco Colapinto ranked eighth and ninth.
Hamilton’s fellow Briton Oliver Bearman additionally had lower than excellent coaching outcomes.
The 19-year-old Haas stand-in driver crashed halfway by way of FP3, going too quick whereas making an attempt to enter Flip 1 and hitting the guardrail.
“I am sorry,” mentioned Behrman, who this weekend is making an attempt to impress as Kevin Magnussen’s substitute earlier than enjoying full-time for Crew USA subsequent season.
It was the second purple flag within the ultimate observe after Esteban Ocon stalled in his Alpine group, which has struggled with tempo and reliability to this point this weekend.
Sky Sports activities F1 stay broadcast of Azerbaijan Grand Prix schedule
Saturday, September 14
12.15pm: Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying preparations
1pm: Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying*
3pm: Ted’s Qualification Pocket book
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Have a look again at a number of the most dramatic moments occurring across the Baku Metropolis Circuit.
Sunday, September 15
8.30am: F2 Particular Race
10:30am: Grand Prix Sunday: Azerbaijan Grand Prix preparation*
12pm: Azerbaijan Grand Prix*
2pm: Checkered flag: Azerbaijan GP response
3pm: Ted’s Pocket book
* Additionally broadcast stay on Sky Sports activities Fundamental Occasion
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