F1 2019: double Mercedes also in Azerbaijan – Formula 1
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F1 2019: double Mercedes also in Azerbaijan – Formula 1
Mercedes also scored a double in Baku (fourth in the first four races of the 1 F2019 World Championship): Bottas first in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton second and Vettel third.
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Even in Baku we witnessed the domination Mercedes: In State Enterprise Azerbaijan - the fourth stage F1 world 2019 - Team Germany finished in XNUMXth place Doppietta in a row thanks to the victory Valtteri Bottas (who returned to the top of the championship) and finished second in Lewis Hamilton.
Still a disappointment for Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel he finished third in the Caucasian race, while Charles Leclerc – also because of the penalty strategy – he had to settle for fifth place (plus a bonus point from quick ride).
1 F2019 World Championship - Azerbaijan Grand Prix: report cards
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Valtteri Bottas it was perfect in Azerbaijan Grand Prix: To Baku The Finnish rider dominated with pole position, good start, excellent timing and defense against Hamilton's attacks in the final.
The second victory in the last four Grand Prix coincides with the return to the championship team. F1 world 2019.
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Charles Leclerc – had to start from 8th position due to a serious mistake in the Saturday qualifier – had a great first part Azerbaijan Grand Prix ideal use of medium tires (35 laps, too many).
For a driver from Monaco (author of the book quick ride in the final: he has a bonus point) is the fourth consecutive Grand Prix in the "top five". With a different strategy, he probably could have climbed the podium ...
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
Sebastian Vettel he did the best he could, confirming once again that he was the fastest non-Mercedes driver. After fighting bus soft bought itself out with medium coverage.
First Guide Ferrari he has a second podium in a row and a fifth in a row in the top five, but victory has been lacking for more than eight months ...
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Un Azerbaijan Grand Prix subtext for Lewis Hamilton: Yesterday he let Bottas blow up his pole position, today he let his teammate beat him at the start and never seems to have put him in a quandary.
The five-time world champion lost the lead in F1 world 2019 but he confirmed himself as a regular racer (sixth podium in a row).
Mercedes
La Mercedes was a battleship and Baku: fourth Doppietta in the first four World Championship races and six consecutive victories.
Silver shooters already have a crazy lead over Ferrari: title determined?
F1 World Championship 2019 - Results of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Free practice 1
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1: 47.497
2. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1: 49.598
Free practice 2
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1: 42.872
2. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1: 43.196
3. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1: 43.541
4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1: 43.793
5. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1: 44.003
Free practice 3
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1: 41.604
2. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1: 41.802
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1: 42.852
4. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1: 43.064
5. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1: 43.176
Qualifications
1. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 1: 40.495
2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 1: 40.554
3. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 1: 40.797
4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1: 41.069
5 Sergio Perez (Racing Point) 1: 41.593
Ratings
Azerbaijan State Enterprise Ranking 2019
| Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) | 1h31: 52.942 |
| Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) | + 1,5 s |
| Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) | + 11,7 s |
| Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | + 17,5 s |
| Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | + 1: 09,1 s |
World Drivers Ranking
| Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) | 87 items |
| Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) | 86 items |
| Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) | 52 items |
| Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 51 items |
| Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 47 items |
World ranking of constructors
| Mercedes | 173 items |
| Ferrari | 99 items |
| Red Bull-Honda | 64 items |
| McLaren-Renault | 18 items |
| Racing Point BWT Mercedes | 17 items |
