Azerbaijan GP 2024 Grid: Hamilton and Ocon Face Pit Lane Starts Amid Major Changes
The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix grid is set to bring a mix of excitement and surprises as drivers prepare to tackle the challenging Baku circuit. Charles Leclerc, showcasing his exceptional form, has secured pole position for the fourth consecutive year. The Ferrari driver’s incredible performance has placed him at the front of the pack, with a time of 1:41.365. Alongside him on the front row will be McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who clocked in with a time of 1:41.686, just behind Leclerc.
Carlos Sainz, Leclerc's Ferrari teammate, and Red Bull's Sergio Perez will start from the second row. Perez, known for his prowess in Baku, has outperformed his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, who will begin the race from sixth position. Verstappen, the reigning world champion, will be flanked by Mercedes' George Russell and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso.
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In a surprising twist, Lewis Hamilton will start the race from the pit lane. The seven-time world champion had initially qualified in seventh place, but Mercedes made significant changes to his car, including a new engine and updated suspension components. This decision has forced Hamilton to forgo his grid position and start from the pit lane. Alpine's Esteban Ocon faces a similar fate, also starting from the pit lane due to engine and component changes, having qualified in 20th place.
The starting grid will see Franco Colapinto, who has impressed in his second Grand Prix appearance, beginning from eighth place. His teammate, Alex Albon, will start from ninth. Oliver Bearman, filling in for the suspended Kevin Magnussen, rounds out the top ten.
Among the notable changes, Pierre Gasly will begin from the back of the grid. Gasly was initially set to start from 13th, but his car was disqualified due to a fuel-flow irregularity. Additionally, Zhou Guanyu of Sauber received a grid penalty for additional power unit components and will start at the very back of the field.
This dramatic shake-up adds to the anticipation for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, promising a thrilling race through the streets of Baku. The action kicks off at 1500 local time, and fans can catch all the live coverage starting at 1400. The grid positions and penalties have set the stage for what could be an unpredictable and high-stakes race.
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