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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Leclerc grabs Baku sprint pole despite crash

A 1m41.697s from Leclerc amid the first runs in the eight-minute SQ3 session proved unassailable, and a second set of laps from both Perez and Verstappen could not topple the Monegasque's searing pace around the Baku circuit.

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Charles Leclerc makes F1 history with Baku Sprint pole as Max Verstappen beaten again

The first ever F1 Sprint qualifying session took place on Saturday morning, with Charles Leclerc hoping to make it back-to-back poles on consecutive days ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton

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Azerbaijan GP 2023 | Charles Leclerc completes Baku pole hat-trick for Ferrari

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took pole position in Baku for the third year in a row at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday with a scorching lap that ended Red Bull’s run of qualifying domination.

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Aston Martin Building New Engines, Transmissions For DB5, Other Classics

It's the first time new versions of this gearbox are available since the 1970s.

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Alonso rues Aston Martin DRS issue in Baku F1 qualifying

Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll struggled to maintain their excellent early-season performance in qualifying at Baku's high-speed street circuit.

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Leclerc surprised by Azerbaijan GP pole having targeted Aston Martin, Mercedes

Leclerc had previously set an identical Q3 time with rival Max Verstappen as both drivers notched a 1m40.445s, but it was the Red Bull racer who lapped first to provisionally hold the top spot.

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Leclerc beats Red Bulls for grand prix pole

The Ferrari driver secured his first pole of the year on his final effort of the session, a 1m40.203s, having ratcheted up his pace from a strong opening run in the last part of qualifying to prove unassailable for the two Red Bull drivers.

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc in eventful FP1

As the only chance to get prepared for all of the competitive sessions to come this weekend, a big queue formed at the end of the pitlane ahead of the 60-minute session getting underway, headed by Verstappen.

Autosport

WEC Spa: Toyota beats Cadillac to fastest FP3 time on drying track

Times set early in the one-hour session were around 20 seconds off the dry pace set on Thursday, but improved steadily before a final flurry of quick times saw several different manufacturers take turns atop the leaderboard.

Autosport

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc by 0.037s in FP1

As the only chance to get prepared for all of the competitive sessions to come this weekend, a big queue formed at the end of the pitlane ahead of the 60-minute session getting underway.

Motorsport

Aston Martin Amps Up Sustainability Plan, On-Track For Net-Zero By 2030

Since 2019, all Aston Martin manufacturing facilities have been powered by renewable electricity.

Motor1

Azerbaijan GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained

Ferrari has trimmed its front wing upper flaps in order to cater for the demands of the Baku street circuit and tailor it to the choice it will make with the rear wing. Also worth noting in this image is the curvature of the endplate, a design choice that many…

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WEC Spa: Giovinazzi leads Ferrari 1-2 in second practice

Giovinazzi’s #51 499P Le Mans Hypercar dipped under the benchmark time set in opening practice by Sebastien Buemi’s #8 Toyota GR010 LMH, posting a best lap of 2m01.871s.

Autosport

Alonso: Top F1 teams have "only things to lose" in Baku F1 sprint weekend

The new sprint format, which will leave a sole practice session over the weekend as Saturday's sessions have been switched to sprint qualifying and race sessions, will be put to the test for the first time in Baku before being used in five more races this year.

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Alonso: Top F1 teams have "only things to lose" in Baku sprint weekend

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F3 driver Luke Browning joins Williams Driver Academy

The 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year winner has become the latest member of the Formula 1 team’s junior line-up, alongside 2021 Award winner Zak O’Sullivan.

Autosport

Szafnauer: Alpine can join the F1 battle for second

Mercedes, Ferrari and Aston Martin were closely matched over the first three races of 2023, taking turns to lead the pursuit of Red Bull in qualifying and races, with the three teams clearly a step ahead of the rest.

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Why Aston Martin Red Bull F1 copy claims are so wrong

Indeed, even F1’s pacesetting team itself joined in the fun when its motorsport director Helmut Marko joked earlier this year that it has been nice to see ‘three Red Bulls’ on the podium.

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F1 supercomputer predicts title outcome, Lewis Hamilton position and Lando Norris blow

Backing Max Verstappen to win the 2023 F1 title is hardly an outrageous take right now, but other computer predictions for the season are enough to raise eyebrows

Autosport

Why Aston Martin Red Bull copy claims are wrong

Indeed, even F1’s pacesetting team itself joined in the fun when its motorsport director Helmut Marko joked earlier this year that it has been nice to see ‘three Red Bulls’ on the podium.

Autosport

The rule details that will define F1's new sprint format plans

So, with F1 having approved plans on Tuesday for an overhaul of its sprint race weekend format, teams will be studying the revised regulations to ensure that they are on the front foot and ready to go into battle in Baku this weekend.

Autosport

Podcast: Mercedes' F1 tech rethink, Aston Martin success & Baku sprint changes

Mercedes’ ongoing troubles in F1’s new ground-effect era are the subject of GP Racing’s cover story this month, written by Pat Symonds – formerly Michael Schumacher’s race engineer and one of the consultants responsible for F1’s new ruleset.

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F1 teams “nervous” about extra strain of Baku sprint damage

Baku is the first F1 sprint event to be held on a street circuit, and the chances of accidents occurring have been ramped up by the decision to make the sprint a standalone event.

Motorsport

F1 teams "nervous" about extra strain of Baku sprint damage

Baku is the first F1 sprint event to be held on a street circuit, and the chances of accidents occurring have been ramped up by the decision to make the sprint a standalone event.

Autosport

Heart of Racing Aston squad to make WEC debut at Spa, Dalla Lana steps back

The HoR team won the IMSA GTD class title last year with Roman de Angelis, and took class victory in this year's Daytona 24 Hours ahead of the leading GTD Pro crews with its Aston Martin Vantage GT3.

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