Leclerc fastest in Formula 1 practice in Baku

Created: 06/10/2022, 17:24

Monegasque Charles Leclerc raced to the best time of the day in a Ferrari car during training in Baku.

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc set the best time of the day in Formula 1 training in Baku.

Baku - The Monegasse referred the Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez to second place.

After his triumph in Monaco, the Mexican Pérez was again faster than his team-mate, the world champion Max Verstappen, in the practice sessions in Azerbaijan.

The Dutchman took third place.

Sebastian Vettel had to settle for eleventh place in the Aston Martin.

Mick Schumacher returned to his Haas team's garage second to last.

Before the eighth round of the season on Sunday (1 p.m. / Sky), defending champion Verstappen leads the overall standings.

Leclerc is nine points behind, Pérez is third in the World Cup.

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