Charles Leclerc takes an “important step” in his career

Charles Leclerc will not have waited very long before crossing the Q1 barrier for the first time in F1. The Monegasque ofAlfa Romeo Sauber pulled out of the first part of the qualifying session in Baku while waiting for the last moments to achieve an 11th time sufficient to reach Q2.

A great first which validates his integration and his progress within the structure led by Frédéric Vasseur. “It’s an important step for me as a rookie, underlines the FIA ​​champion F2 2017.

The whole team did a great job to make this possible. I have learned a lot over the last three race weekends, and I feel more comfortable with all the procedures and the car with each session. We have made some positive steps in terms of tire management, and the balance of the car is good. »

Another reason for satisfaction for Leclerc, the fact of having dominated his teammate Marcus Ericsson for the second consecutive time after China. 14th time in Q2, Charles Leclerc will benefit from the penalty imposed on Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) for a gearbox change on his RS 18 to start from 13th position. A lucky number for the Monegasque tomorrow in the race?