George Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole as Antonelli crashes out
Autosport reports Russell qualified 0.837 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli was set to start no higher than 16th after crashing.
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F1 announced George Russell's Baku pole on September 25, 2026, saying it was his fifth of the season, his first since Austria and the season's biggest pole margin. BBC Sport reports Charles Leclerc qualified second and Oscar Piastri third. The Mercedes drivers had contrasting fortunes: F1 says Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli crashed out in the first qualifying session.
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