Alpine’s Gasly loses qualification spot in Baku due to fuel violation

Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly has been disqualified from the qualifying session of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for violating technical regulations, but he has been granted permission to start the race.

The stewards of the Grand Prix made the decision after a review revealed that Gasly's car (#10) exceeded the permitted fuel consumption of 100 kg/h during his final fast lap in the second part of qualifying, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

A technical delegate from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) confirmed the violation, which the Alpine team did not contest. They attributed the issue to an unexpected, short-term malfunction that temporarily caused the fuel volume to spike.

In line with standard procedure for such violations, Gasly and his car were disqualified from the qualification results. However, the stewards allowed him to start the race.

The main race of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set to take place on September 15, where fans will see if Leclerc can convert his pole position into victory.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set to conclude on September 15, with the qualification rounds shaping up to be a critical determinant of the grid positions for the main event. Fans and teams alike are eagerly awaiting the outcomes as the drivers prepare for what promises to be a thrilling race in the heart of Baku.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2024, running from September 13-15, continues to capture global attention. The event, which first debuted in 2017, is held on the Baku City Circuit, a renowned street circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital. The race is set to remain at this venue until at least 2026.

The Baku City Circuit Operations Company anticipates a record-breaking global viewership for this year's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Approximately 300 journalists, including about 200 from international media outlets such as Sky Sports, Motorsport, Canal+, Netflix, and The Sun, are covering the event and bringing the excitement of the races on Baku’s streets to audiences worldwide.