Watch Leclerc crash out of dramatic Baku Qualifying

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc’s quest for a fifth consecutive pole position in Baku ended dramatically in Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Monegasque carried too much speed into Turn 15 during Q3, locking up on the slippery surface and crashing head-on into the barrier. This incident brought out a red flag, halting the session and unexpectedly leaving Williams' Carlos Sainz at the top of the timesheets. Tricky conditions throughout the weekend, exacerbated by a short, light shower, made the track particularly challenging. Leclerc's crash was the fifth of a chaotic session, following similar incidents involving Alex Albon, Nico Hülkenberg, Franco Colapinto, and Oliver Bearman, highlighting the difficult grip levels experienced by multiple drivers.