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Formula One F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – April 28, 2023 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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Formula One F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – April 28, 2023 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Lights went out and away they went for the first and definitely not the last time in the action-packed weekend. The streets of Baku witnessed its first racing action of the weekend with the sprint race behind us. The unsurprising factor of the sprint was Sergio Perez stamping on his “king of street tracks” authority. However, the most surprising aspect of the weekend so far has been the output from Ferrari and specifically Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque built on his first pole of the season with another in the sprint quali. The Ferrari man did lose out his lead to Perez during the Sprint. However, his fans are rallying behind him after an incredible drive and a much-needed positive result.
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Formula One F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – April 28, 2023. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates after qualifying in pole position. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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The fans had to voice their opinion in numbers in the replies to a tweet that revealed Leclerc’s post-sprint race comments. He said, “It confirms a little bit what we thought. The Red Bull still has the upper hand in the race. But we mustn’t forget how far behind we were a couple of races ago, so we did a step forward.”
A step forward would be a massive understatement, as the Monegasque had six championship points after the first three races. With a P2 in the sprint, he has earned seven more.
The leap forward during the race showcased Ferrari is moving in the right direction. In fact, Leclerc was able to defend his lead against the unstoppable Max Verstappen which can be considered a huge step forward.
Fans rally behind Charles Leclerc as the Monegasque gives the Tifosi a rare glimpse of hope against Max Verstappen and Co.
The weekend is far from over. However, Ferrari will celebrate every point, every positive outcome, and every small victory whenever they can, especially after the abysmal start to the season.
This is exactly the fans were quick to showcase their support and rally the Ferrari men to get back to the top.
It was a good drive Charles, don’t downplay it. Bring the upgrades, focus on the race pace and we can give them competition
— Kam 🏎 (@KP07_) April 29, 2023
Great progress regardless. Ferrari is still pushing really hard. We just need to sort out this tire degradation.
— Aidan 🇺🇸 (@_avk7_) April 29, 2023
We will get there more upgrades will come soon…the car looks better already not on race pace tho but we find our quali pace again
— Mikepap3314 (@Mikepap3314) April 29, 2023
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I'm happy ferrari is better this time. Finally, we got the podium. Because we know red bull has the fastest car at this time
— alaric perceval (@alaricperceval) April 29, 2023
He's got every reason to be proud of himself. Tremendous drive.
— Attila Takos (@atakos22) April 29, 2023
it could've been worse, i'm happy with the results tbh😭
— Leo (Dr. Taylor's version)🧣 (@Leonardovogelr) April 29, 2023
The fans are extremely pleased with the result even if Leclerc is downplaying it. The result and the performance in Baku is a huge boost for the Prancing Horse. This result might just propel them back to the top and into the fight.
Let’s hope Ferrari doesn’t become its biggest enemy again.
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