Ferrari's Last European Hope to secure points

 

Well, it's Thursday in Baku, and with Scudaria looking to secure the very lucrative second place in the constructors' title, for Ferrari, Azerbaijan Baku represents a crucial, and arguably final, opportunity to make a statement in Europe to secure points which are worth tens of millions, before the F1® circus heads to Asia and beyond.

The Scuderia, currently sitting second in the Constructors' Championship, will be desperate for a strong showing to defend its position against a resurgent Mercedes and Red Bull.

Charles Leclerc has taken the last four pole positions here, but has yet to convert any of them into a victory.  His fans hope he can break the curse this year. 

Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton's wait for his first Ferrari podium continues, with only eight races left to maintain a proud career record of finishing on the podium in every F1® season he's competed in. 

Let's face it, Lewis Hamilton has not hit the ground running. By his standards, this season has been a massive underperformance. 

But looking at his first years at Mercedes and periods at McLaren, he's had a difficult seasons in the past.

For Ferrari, the Baku City Circuit is a paradox of speed and technicality, with its incredibly long main straight and tight, medieval castle section, and they have never won at this circuit, while Charles Leclerc has four consecutive poles from 2021 to 2024. 

They have not yet been able to convert those poles into a race victory.

With a challenging circuit, a championship on the line, and the promise of unpredictable tyre strategies, all the ingredients are there for a truly unforgettable Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

And as always, when the lights go out and the drama unfolds, here at Senate Grand Prix, there is only one winner, and that's you, the race fans!