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Russell Beats Leclerc for Baku Pole
George Russell takes pole in Azerbaijan GP after Kimi Antonelli crash.
In brief
George Russell takes pole in Azerbaijan GP after Kimi Antonelli crash. George Russell claims pole position for Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli crashes in Q1, cutting his championship lead to 81 points. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Pole Position Race
George Russell claims pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli Crash
Antonelli crashes in Q1 after hitting inside wall.
Russell's Speed
Russell beats Leclerc by eighth tenths in Q3.
Antonelli's Reaction
Antonelli says mistake was unnecessary and he'll try better.
“I turned in and had a lot more front end compared to the lap before and I touched the wall”
Russell's Confidence
Russell says biggest margin of his career.
“It's probably the biggest margin of my whole career, even including F2 and F3 days”
Qualifying Results
Russell starts 16th with Antonelli out of race.
Championship Gap
Russell cuts 81-point deficit to Antonelli.
Other Qualifiers
Piastri third, Hadjar fourth after injury return.
Max Verstappen
Verstappen eighth after yellow flags.
Grid Penalties
Sainz and Perez get grid penalties.
Race Day
Race starts Saturday at 12pm with build-up from 10:30am.
What to remember
George Russell claims pole position for Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli crashes in Q1, cutting his championship lead to 81 points.
