Leclerc qualifies P2 in Baku, says SF‑26 was unpredictable but race pace gives hope

Leclerc will start on the front row in Baku after qualifying P2; he warned the car’s unpredictability limited his usual precision but expects better performance in race trim.

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- Qualified P2 in Q3 and will start on the front row.
- Beat Oscar Piastri to second on the timesheets.
- Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton provided a tow on Leclerc’s final push lap, according to Leclerc’s comments.
- Described the car’s predictability as ‘very difficult’ this weekend.
- Said he could not take his usual proximity to the walls and had to run with more margin.
- Hopes race pace—strong in FP1 on high fuel—will be an asset on Sunday.

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