F1
Verstappen Struggled with Engine Issues in Qualifying: 'Like Driving with the Handbrake On'
Max Verstappen finished eighth in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after experiencing engine problems that prevented him from securing pole position. The four-time world champion reported that his battery failed to charge, causing a loss of power on straights and reduced grip, which he described as feeling like driving with the handbrake engaged. He trailed George Russell by 1.5 seconds, while Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri completed the top three. Meanwhile, championship leader Kimi Antonelli was eliminated in Q1 after hitting the wall and will start from sixteenth place.
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