Saturday’s thrilling qualifying bodes well for an equally electrifying race on Sunday in Baku, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc starting on pole but followed just behind by a hungry pack of quick wolves.
Check out our selection of pictures from qualifying day at the Azerbaijan GP, round 17 of the 2024 F1 world championship.
(L to R): Paul Monaghan (GBR) Red Bull Racing Chief Engineer with Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Will Smith (USA) Actor with Jock Clear (GBR) Ferrari Senior Performance Engineer.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Will Smith (USA) Actor with Ferrari.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Will Smith (USA) Actor with Mercedes AMG F1.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Will Smith (USA) Actor with Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Pirelli tyres.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 in the pits.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Oliver Oakes (GBR) Alpine F1 Team Team Principal with Flavio Briatore (ITA) Alpine F1 Team Executive Advisor.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Low light action.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas F1 Team.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Williams Racing mechanics enjoy qualifying.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme.
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Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren, second; Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari, pole position; Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari, third.
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(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme with second placed Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Pole sitter Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in qualifying parc ferme with Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Second placed Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren in qualifying parc ferme with pole sitter Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari (Right) celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme with second placed Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing in qualifying parc ferme.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Pole sitter Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in qualifying parc ferme with third placed team mate Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren in qualifying parc ferme with Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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Pole sitter Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24 in qualifying parc ferme.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director; Ron Meadows (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Sporting Director; Andrew Shovlin (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Trackside Engineering Director.
14.09.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku Street Circuit, Azerbaijan, Qualifying Day.
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