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Raikkonen excluded from Azerbaijan GP qualifying
Kimi Raikkonen has been excluded from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying results and will be the third driver to start the race from the pit lane following a technical problem detected on his Alfa Romeo.
Raikkonen, Alfa Romeo set for FIA race stewards summons
Kimi Raikkonen and his Alfa Romeo Racing squad will have to face the FIA Formula 1 race stewards after a technical problem was detected with his car after qualifying.
Vettel: Mercedes’ F1 qualifying pace becoming a ‘trend’
Sebastian Vettel believes Mercedes’ improved qualifying pace is becoming a “trend” during the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Hamilton, Vettel sympathetic to Leclerc after qualifying crash
Both Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have shared sympathy with Charles Leclerc following his qualifying crash ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and remain confident he’ll recover from the setback.
Kubica to start from pit lane in Azerbaijan
Williams has confirmed that Robert Kubica will start Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane following his qualifying crash.
Gasly disqualified from Azerbaijan GP qualifying results
Pierre Gasly has been disqualified from the qualifying results for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after exceeding the maximum fuel flow permitted during his Q1 lap.
Hamilton: ‘Pretty shocking’ first sector cost me Baku pole
Formula 1 championship leader Lewis Hamilton says a “pretty shocking” first sector was the key to him missing out on pole position during Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying.
Ferrari suffered ‘double whammy’ in Baku - Wolff
The combination of the tow effect and dropping track temperatures acted as a “double whammy” for Ferrari during Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, according to Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff.
Gasly referred to FIA stewards for exceeding fuel flow
Pierre Gasly is set to face the FIA race stewards for the second time at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after exceeding the maximum fuel flow permitted during his Q1 lap in qualifying.
Raikkonen got “too close” to Hamilton on final Q3 lap
Kimi Raikkonen says his hopes of securing a higher starting position for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix were curtailed by getting too close to Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes.
Bottas claims dramatic Baku pole as Leclerc crashes out
Valtteri Bottas claimed pole position for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix during an incident-filled qualifying session that was heavily disrupted as Charles Leclerc crashed out.
Leclerc after Baku qualifying crash: 'I've been useless'
Charles Leclerc has apologised to his fans after crashing out of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday, saying he has "been useless".
Vettel ‘sort of regrets’ not gambling on Q3 tow boost
Sebastian Vettel was left in two minds as to whether his Q3 strategy was the correct call as he missed out on pole position for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Verstappen expected Ferrari “to be miles ahead”
Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s estimations put Ferrari “miles ahead” of the rest of the Formula 1 grid in qualifying but feels if had he benefitted from a tow on the long straight he could have beaten Sebastian Vettel to third place.
Bottas: Small margins and tow key to Azerbaijan GP pole
Valtteri Bottas believes getting a vital tow during his final qualifying lap was vital to hand him pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Williams confirms parts available for Kubica repairs
Williams has confirmed it has the required replacement parts available to repair Robert Kubica's car for tomorrow's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after his crash in qualifying on Saturday.
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Qualifying as it happened
Crash.net's live coverage of qualifying for the 2019 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Live text commentary for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Leclerc completes practice sweep for Ferrari in Baku FP3
Charles Leclerc ensured Ferrari completed a practice clean sweep for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix by setting the fastest time in FP3.
Gasly takes new gearbox after Friday penalty
Pierre Gasly has taken a fresh gearbox ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after being resigned to a pit lane start following an infringement in practice on Friday.
Williams dismisses F1 team sale rumours
Claire Williams has quashed suggestions the Williams Formula 1 team is up for sale. Reports surfaced last week that Russian businessman Dmitry Mazepin, father of Formula 2 driver Nikita, was considering investing in the former world champion squad.
Ferrari drivers confident of Mercedes threat in Baku
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel remain wary of the threat Mercedes will pose through the remainder of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix race weekend despite leading practice on Friday in Baku.
Gasly hit with pit lane start for missing FIA weighbridge
Pierre Gasly will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after being hit with a FIA penalty for ignoring the weighbridge at the end of free practice two.
Ferrari ‘quite a bit ahead’ of Mercedes in Baku - Hamilton
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari look “quite a bit ahead” of Mercedes heading into qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Raikkonen: We looked like amateurs today
Kimi Raikkonen was left unhappy after a loose manhole cover resulted in opening practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix being abandoned, saying the Formula 1 paddock “looked like amateurs” on Friday in Baku.