2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The (officially the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024) was the seventeenth race of the FIA Formula One World Championship, held at Baku City Circuit on the weekend of September 13 to September 15, .
The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a thrilling race filled with drama and excitement on the streets of Baku. Oscar Piastri emerged victorious, securing his second Formula 1 win after a masterful drive. Piastri held on to his lead, finishing ahead of Leclerc by 10.91 seconds. George Russell capitalized on the late crash to secure third place. 
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==Background==
===Race Ban===
Kevin Magnussen has been banned from the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to accumulating 12 penalty points on his FIA Super Licence over a 12-month period. This ban was triggered after his collision with Pierre Gasly during the 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The incident resulted in Magnussen receiving a 10-second time penalty and two additional penalty points, pushing him over the limit.
This is the first time a driver has reached the 12-point threshold since the rule was introduced in . The last time a driver received a race ban was in when Romain Grosjean was racing for Lotus where he caused a multi-car crash at the start of the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix.
Magnussen expressed frustration with the penalties, arguing that the contact with Gasly was minor and did not warrant such a severe consequence.
===Entry List===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
Official Entry list of the 
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
1 	Max Verstappen 	Oracle Red Bull Racing 	 	RB20 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team 	 	VCARB 01 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
4 	Lando Norris 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL38 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
10 	Pierre Gasly 	BWT Alpine F1 Team 	 	A524 	 	E-Tech RE24 1.6 V6T 	
11 	Sergio Pérez 	Oracle Red Bull Racing 	 	RB20 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
14 	Fernando Alonso 	Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team 	Aramco 	AMR24 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
16 	Charles Leclerc 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	SF-24 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
18 	Lance Stroll 	Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team 	Aramco 	AMR24 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team 	 	VCARB 01 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
23 	Alexander Albon 	Williams Racing 	 	FW46 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
24 	Guanyu Zhou 	Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber 	 	C44 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	MoneyGram Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-24 	 	066/10 1.6 V6T 	
31 	Esteban Ocon 	BWT Alpine F1 Team 	 	A524 	 	E-Tech RE24 1.6 V6T 	
43 	Franco Colapinto 	Williams Racing 	 	FW46 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
44 	Lewis Hamilton 	Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 	 	F1 W15 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
50 	Oliver Bearman 	MoneyGram Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-24 	 	066/10 1.6 V6T 	
55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	SF-24 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
63 	George Russell 	Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 	 	F1 W15 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
77 	Valtteri Bottas 	Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber 	 	C44 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
81 	Oscar Piastri 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL38 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source: %20-%20Entry%20List%20(Corrected).pdf - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Practice==
===FP1===
===FP2===
===FP3===
===Practice Results===
The full practice results for the are outlined below:
==Qualifying==
===Qualifying Report===
====Q1====
====Q2====
====Q3====
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	 	Q1 	Q1 	 	Q2 	Q2 	 	Q3 	Q3 	Grid
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	 	Pos. 	Time 	 	Pos. 	Time 	 	Pos. 	Time 	Grid
1 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	 	1 	1:42.775 	 	2 	1:42.056 	 	1 	1:41.365 	1
2 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	 	3 	1:43.033 	 	8 	1:42.598 	 	2 	1:41.686 	2
3 	55 	Carlos Sainz 	 	 	12 	1:43.357 	 	7 	1:42.503 	 	3 	1:41.805 	3
4 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	 	10 	1:43.213 	 	3 	1:42.263 	 	4 	1:41.813 	4
5 	63 	George Russell 	 	 	9 	1:43.139 	 	4 	1:42.329 	 	5 	1:41.874 	5
6 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	 	6 	1:43.097 	 	1 	1:42.042 	 	6 	1:42.023 	6
7 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	 	5 	1:43.089 	 	9 	1:42.765 	 	7 	1:42.289 	19
8 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	 	15 	1:43.472 	 	5 	1:42.426 	 	8 	1:42.369 	7
9 	43 	Franco Colapinto 	 	 	8 	1:43.138 	 	6 	1:42.473 	 	9 	1:42.530 	8
10 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	 	2 	1:42.899 	 	10 	1:42.840 	 	10 	1:42.859 	9
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
11 	50 	Oliver Bearman 	 	 	14 	1:43.471 	 	11 	1:42.968 	 	 	 	10
12 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	 	11 	1:43.337 	 	12 	1:43.035 	 	 	 	11
13 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	 	7 	1:43.101 	 	13 	1:43.191 	 	 	 	12
14 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	 	13 	1:43.370 	 	14 	1:43.404 	 	 	 	13
15 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	 	16 	1:43.547 	 	15 	 	 	 	 	14
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
16 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	 	16 	1:43.609 	 	 	 	 	 	 	15
17 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	 	17 	1:43.618 	 	 	 	 	 	 	16
18 	24 	Guanyu Zhou 	 	 	18 	1:44.246 	 	 	 	 	 	 	17
19 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	 	19 	1:44.504 	 	 	 	 	 	 	20
20 	31 	Pierre Gasly 	 	 	20 	1:43.088 	 	 	 	 	 	 	18
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Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:20-%20Final%20Qualifying%20Classification.pdf - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
*Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
===Grid===
Show Grid
====Grid Penalty====
* Guanyu Zhou required to start from the back of the grid for use of multiple additional power unit elements.
* Pierre Gasly was disqualified from qualifying for a technical nonconformity; races at the stewards' discretion.
* Lewis Hamilton required to start from the pit lane his car was modified whilst under Parc Ferme conditions and additional power unit elements were used.
* Esteban Ocon required to start from the pit lane after his car were modified whilst under Parc Ferme conditions and additional power unit elements were used.
==Race==
===Report===
The 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a thrilling race filled with drama and excitement on the streets of Baku. Oscar Piastri emerged victorious, securing his second Formula 1 win after a masterful drive. 
====Race Highlights====
Charles Leclerc started from pole position and led the race initially. However, Piastri, who had been trailing closely, managed to overtake Leclerc after the pit stop phase. The race saw intense battles among the top drivers, with Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz joining Piastri and Leclerc in a four-way fight for the lead. The penultimate lap brought chaos as Perez and Sainz collided while attempting to pass Leclerc, resulting in both drivers crashing out. This incident brought out the Virtual Safety Car, under which the race concluded.
====Podium Finishers==== 
Piastri held on to his lead, finishing ahead of Leclerc by 10.91 seconds. George Russell capitalized on the late crash to secure third place.
===Results===
The full race results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	51 	1:32:58.007 	2 	25
2 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	51 	+10.910 	1 	18
3 	63 	George Russell 	 	51 	+31.328 	5 	15
4 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	51 	+36.143 	15 	13
5 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	51 	+1:17.098 	6 	10
6 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	51 	+1:25.468 	7 	8
7 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	51 	+1:27.396 	9 	6
8 	43 	Franco Colapinto 	 	51 	+1:29.541 	8 	4
9 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	51 	+1:32.401 	 	2
10 	50 	Oliver Bearman 	 	51 	+1:33.127 	10 	1
11 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	51 	+1:33.465 	12 	
12 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	51 	+1:57.189 	18 	
13 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	51 	+2:26.907 	14 	
14 	24 	Guanyu Zhou 	 	51 	+2:28.841 	17 	
15 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	50 	+1 Lap 	 	
16 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	50 	+1 Lap 	16 	
17 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	49 	Retired 	4 	
18 	55 	Carlos Sainz 	 	49 	Retired 	3 	
19 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	45 	Retired 	13 	
 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	14 	Retired 	11 	
Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Milestones==
*Oliver Bearman is the first driver to score points for two different teams in a single season.
*350 race start for Lewis Hamilton
** Surpassed distance raced in Formula One
*220 race start for Nico Hülkenberg
*160 race start for Lance Stroll
*150 race start for Esteban Ocon
*140 race start for Charles Leclerc
*120 race entry for Lando Norris
*120 race entry for George Russell
*80 race start for Yuki Tsunoda
*60 race entry for Guanyu Zhou
==Standings==
Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
 	Max Verstappen 	313 	
 	Lando Norris 	254 	
 	Charles Leclerc 	235 	
4th 	Oscar Piastri 	222 	
5th 	Carlos Sainz 	184 	
6th 	Lewis Hamilton 	166 	
7th 	George Russell 	143 	1
8th 	Sergio Pérez 	143 	1
9th 	Fernando Alonso 	58 	
10th 	Lance Stroll 	24 	
11th 	Nico Hülkenberg 	22 	
12th 	Yuki Tsunoda 	22 	
13th 	Alexander Albon 	12 	4
14th 	Daniel Ricciardo 	12 	1
15th 	Pierre Gasly 	8 	1
16th 	Oliver Bearman 	7 	1
17th 	Kevin Magnussen 	6 	1
18th 	Esteban Ocon 	5 	
19th 	Franco Colapinto 	4 	2
20th 	Guanyu Zhou 	0 	1
21st 	Logan Sargeant 	0 	1
22nd 	Valtteri Bottas 	0 	
Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
 	 	476 	1
 	 	456 	1
 	 	425 	
4th 	 	309 	
5th 	 	82 	
6th 	 	34 	
7th 	 	29 	
8th 	 	16 	1
9th 	 	13 	1
10th 	 	0 	
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