Saturday at the Baku City Circuit saw a new Formula 1 record, as six red flags flew during the qualifying hour in a frenetic session. When the dust settled, a surprising trio finished up front, as Max Verstappen took pole position ahead of Carlos Sainz Jr. and Liam Lawson.
That performance has Sainz in striking distance of his first podium with his new team, Williams.
After the qualifying hour, Sainz outlined how Williams “nailed” the session.
“Honestly, we nailed the qualifying today,” said Sainz trackside to Jamie Chadwick. “Every time being on the right tyre at the right time and putting together some very strong laps. Obviously, the moment that a top
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