Leclerc outclasses Verstappen and Perez to claim third Baku pole

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Leclerc saved his best until the end of Q3, setting a 1m40.203s to go over a tenth clear of Verstappen.

It’s a welcome return to form for Leclerc, who’s endured a terrible start to F1 2023 with two DNFs in the opening three races.Video of Are Sprint Races ACTUALLY Working in Formula 1? Red Bull secured second and third on the grid, and it’s likely they will have the upperhand when it comes to Sunday’s main event.Lewis Hamilton was fifth for Mercedes as teammate George Russell was knocked out in 11th.Lando Norris impressed in the upgraded McLaren with seventh ahead of the ever-improving Yuki Tsunoda.

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