Ferrari's impressive start in Baku gives hope for qualifying

Toby Coxon

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Ferrari has made an impressive start to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton showing strong pace in the FP2 session.

The two Ferraris were a major talking point in the practice session, with both drivers battling for the top spot.

While Hamilton ultimately finished on top, Leclerc's performance was a clear sign that the team is looking strong for the rest of the weekend.

The Baku City Circuit is a notoriously difficult track to master, with its combination of high-speed straights and narrow street sections.

But Ferrari has found a way to be consistent and to deliver a perfect lap every time.

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Ferrari’s impressive performance in Baku

Leclerc had a fantastic session, setting a strong lap time and battling with his teammate, Hamilton, for the top spot.

While Hamilton finished on top, Leclerc's performance was a clear sign that the team is looking strong.

Leclerc's performance was a welcome boost for Ferrari, who have had a difficult start to the season.

The team has not had the best of luck in the last few races, but their performance in the FP2 session has given them hope for a strong showing in qualifying.

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What the performance means for the rest of the weekend

The performance of the two Ferraris is a major boost for the team.

The car has looked strong and consistent, and the drivers have been able to find a rhythm.

The team will be hoping that they can build on their strong start and secure a good result in qualifying.

Leclerc has a fantastic qualifying record in Baku, having taken four consecutive pole positions.

The Ferrari driver will be hoping to continue his perfect qualifying run and finally convert a pole position into a race win at the circuit.

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Toby Coxon

Toby joined The Sporting News in 2025 after completing a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. He has previous experience writing for online and print publications including VAVEL, Breaking Media and The Non-League Paper. He also has experience working within football clubs in previous roles at Curzon Ashton FC and Bradford City AFC.