Motor racing-Hamilton dismayed with 12th after targeting pole


Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - September 20, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

BAKU (Reuters) -Lewis Hamilton had thought he could be fighting for pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after leading Friday practice but qualifying proved a bitter pill to swallow with 12th place on the starting grid.

The seven-times world champion's rollercoaster season with Ferrari continued, with Saturday's setback coming after the Briton had expressed fresh optimism.

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