Both Alfa Romeo's ticked the Q3 register for the first time this season. Antonio Giovinazzi, who made his debut in Q3, finished ahead of his teammate Kimi Raikkonen. The Finn was "disappointed" with his final lap.
"It is pretty disappointing that I could not do a good lap in the last part of the qualification. During the last attempt, I was too close behind the Mercedes. Because of this, my lap was over before I started."
With two cars sitting inside the top 10, Alfa Romeo could be on for a result which will significantly help them in the constructors' championship. They currently sit level with Renault on 12 points.
Despite the advantage, Raikkonen has lowered his expectations for Sunday's race in Baku. He knows how this track works.
"My expectations? I have none because anything can happen here," concludes the Finn.
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Friday 27.03.26
Practice 1
02:30 AM
Practice 2
06:00 AM
Saturday 28.03.26
Practice 3
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Qualification
06:00 AM
Sunday 29.03.26
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Practice 2
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