Charles Leclerc of Ferrari secured his 26th career pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, overcoming early challenges including a crash in the first practice session. He finished qualifying with a time of 1:41.365, three-tenths faster than the next competitor, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who took second place, while Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz qualified third. Despite a difficult start to the weekend, Leclerc expressed confidence in his performance and the team's strategy, emphasizing the importance of tire management for the race. He noted that the car felt good and he was pleased with the team's overall efforts, despite earlier setbacks during practice. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, taking place from September 13 to 15, is the fourth race of the 2024 Formula 1 season, with significant logistical adjustments made to the calendar this year.