Formula 1 fans are gearing up for the fourth round of the 2023 season, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, set to take place in Baku this weekend. The excitement is high as Charles Leclerc of Ferrari took pole position in yesterday’s qualifying session, beating out the competition (Motorsport.com). The new Sprint weekend format, including a second qualifying session, has been confirmed for 2023 and is set to add even more drama to the races (Sky Sports).
However, the future of F1 is also a hot topic in the community. F1 president Stefano Domenicali has stated that the prospective new teams must bring value to the championship in the medium to long term (Sky Sports). The deadline for new team applications is quickly approaching (Sporting News).
For those who can’t wait for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to begin, there’s good news. F1 fans were treated to a thrilling bonus yesterday, as they got to watch the only Formula 1 practice session for the weekend. Max Verstappen of Red Bull narrowly beat out Charles Leclerc of Ferrari in this session (Motorsport.com).
If you’re wondering when and where to watch the race, the Baku City Circuit will host the event from April 28-30, and there are multiple channels available for viewing in different countries (Motorsport.com, Sporting News, CBS Sports).
As the excitement builds for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, fans are eagerly anticipating the next twist in the 2023 Formula 1 season, with Leclerc starting from pole position but Verstappen hot on his heels.
