Eliminated in Q1, 15th on the grid: what can Lando Norris hope for in Baku?

His shock elimination in Q1 surprised many, including himself, and Lando Norris finds himself in a very uncomfortable position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. However, Baku and its winding streets could help him in a crazy comeback... but the Briton does not seem really optimistic for Sunday.

Published on 14/09/2024 à 16:52

Dorian Grangier

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Eliminated in Q1, 15th on the grid: what can Lando Norris hope for in Baku?

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Beyond pole position Charles Leclerc, his fourth consecutive in Baku, is the big news from these qualifications in Azerbaijan: Lando Norris was eliminated in Q1 and will start Sunday from only 15th place (17th in Q1, two places gained after the Pierre Gasly disqualified and Lewis Hamilton pit departure) ! For the first time since the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix (i.e.

Dorian Grangier

A young journalist nostalgic for the motorsport of yesteryear. Raised on the exploits of Sébastien Loeb and Fernando Alonso.

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

14/09/2024 at 05:53 a.m.

57% chance of safety car, that could help... especially if Norris doesn't get stuck at the back of the pack and doesn't miss his take-off too much (which is no easy feat!)

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