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Hamilton snatches pole from Bottas in Baku
Lewis Hamilton took pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a remarkable last-minute lap that put him 0.434s clear of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.
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Story of qualifying: Stroll stars as Red Bull fades
After Lewis Hamilton claimed the 66th pole of his Formula One career, ESPN rounds up the main talking points from qualifying in Baku.
Azerbaijan GP - Reaction
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Driver reaction: Qualifying in Azerbaijan
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Montreal paddock following qualifying for the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Ferrari struggles to match Mercedes' pace.
Jonathan Legard explains how Max Verstappen could cause problems for Ferrari in Baku.
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Confidence growing for Lance Stroll.
Having followed up his first points scoring display in Canada, Lance Stroll showed his confidence in qualifying ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Verstappen: Car issues cost me third on grid
Max Verstappen is convinced he could have beaten both Ferrari drivers to third on the grid in Baku without encountering two different car issues in qualifying.
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Ricciardo takes the blame for Q3 crash
Daniel Ricciardo said he only had himself to blame after crashing out of qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Full coverage: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
All the coverage, build-up and analaysis of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the Baku city circuit.
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Bad luck continues for under-pressure Palmer.
With constant questions surrounding his future, Jonathan Legard asks if Jolyon Palmer is beginning to feel under pressure at Renault.
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Bottas 'proud' of Mercedes despite losing pole in Baku
Valtteri Bottas declared himself "proud" with his and Mercedes' qualifying performance in Baku despite losing pole position to teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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FIA makes changes to Baku's tight Turn 8
The FIA has modified the kerb at Baku's Turn 8 after the original layout saw two accidents during Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Remarkable Lewis lap claims pole in Baku.
Lewis Hamilton secured his 66th pole position in Formula 1, leaving him just two behind Michael Schumacher's record ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Mercedes junior Russell to drive in Hungary test
Mercedes junior George Russell will drive for the team during the two-day in-season test at the Hungaroring in the week following the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Honda, Renault both see progress with engine updates
Both Honda and Renault have reported a step in engine performance after bringing updates to their power units for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Add another five places to Stoffel Vandoorne's grid penalty after a gearbox change. His total is now 35 places, five short of teammate Alonso on 40.
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Jolyon Palmer will miss qualifying after his Renault engine caught fire in FP3. After his FP2 crash on Friday, it's another setback for a driver increasingly under pressure to deliver results and prove he's worthy of another year with the team in 2018.
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Bottas edges Raikkonen in final practice
Valtteri Bottas showed Mercedes' hand in final practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as he topped the timesheets ahead of fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen.
Azerbaijan GP - Friday Practice
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Verstappen keeps Red Bull on top despite FP2 crash
Max Verstappen remained at the top of the timesheets for the second practice session in a row at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the Baku street circuit proved a tricky track to master in the low evening sun.
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Driver reaction: Azerbaijan Friday practice
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Montreal paddock following Friday practice for the 2017 Azerbaijan
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Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in Baku FP1
Red Bull led the opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after making the best use of the softest compound tyre to beat Ferrari and Mercedes to the top spot.
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Ferrari 'there or thereabouts' heading into qualifying
Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen expect Ferrari to be "there or thereabouts" come qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following Friday practice in Baku.
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Verstappen: More to come from Red Bull
After topping both Friday practice sessions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Max Verstappen says he could have gone even quicker in the evening session.
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Hamilton encounters more tyre trouble in Baku
Lewis Hamilton believes he is still in the fight for pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite finishing Friday practice in tenth place.
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Ricciardo: Don't tinker with my Red Bull
Daniel Ricciardo believes Red Bull is in the "ballpark" of Mercedes and Ferrari in Azerbaijan but warns his mechanics not to tinker with his car.
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FIA confirms grid penalties for McLarens
Both McLarens have been issued with a 15-place grid penalty at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after new turbochargers and MGU-H components were fitted to the cars of Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne on Friday.
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Timberlake gig prompts US GP reshuffle
Formula One's new owners have taken the unprecedented step of changing the sport's schedule to accommodate a Justin Timberlake concert at October's United States Grand Prix.
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Hamilton: Ferrari still favourites for the title
Despite his dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton insists Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari are still the favourites to win this year's title.
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Alonso: I'm driving better than ever before
In the absence of a points-scoring finish, Fernando Alonso says the quality of his own performances is providing him with motivation this season.
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Will we get a better second race in Baku?
After the disappointing debut of Baku last year, can the circuit justify its place on the calendar this time around?
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Raikkonen prepared to assist Vettel's title challenge
Kimi Raikkonen is prepared to help Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel to this year's drivers' title once he is no longer in contention of winning it himself.
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Bottas feels 'normal' despite uncertain F1 future
Valtteri Bottas insists it feels "normal" to be racing with no assurances over his Formula One future, despite Mercedes boss Toto Wolff suggesting the Finn is in an uncomfortable position.
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Sauber drivers shocked by Kaltenborn's exit
Both Sauber drivers say they were not expecting Monisha Kaltenborn's sudden departure as team principal earlier this week.
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Will Mercedes' 'diva' play up again in Baku?
ESPN looks ahead to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and whether Mercedes has mastered the erratic performance of its W08 or if the pendulum will swing back towards Ferrari in Baku.
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McLaren set for double Azerbaijan grid penalty
Stoffel Vandoorne says he and McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso are both set to receive grid penalties for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Top Headlines
- Mercedes: Rivals' race pace is 'evenly matched'
- Stroll had private COTA test after Canada points finish
- Boullier: Baku is most painful weekend ever
- Vettel: Mercedes gap 'nothing to be afraid of'
- 'Lost' Grosjean: I need to do a better job
- Lauda: 'Nobody' could match Lewis pole lap
- 'All or nothing' lap earns Hamilton pole
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A guide to F1's new cars
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What to look out for on this year's new F1 cars
With a week of car launches already underway, ESPN's technical expert Craig Scarborough highlights the main features to look out for on the new-for-2017 cars.
Key dates in 2017
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Everything you need to know about the 2017 F1 season
All the key dates you need to know -- including car launches and the winter testing schedule -- ahead of the 2017 Formula One season.
Pirelli's 2017 race tyre picks
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2017 grand prix tyre compound selections
A list of which compounds Pirelli is taking to each grand prix on the 2017 calendar.
