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News›Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

George Russell secures pole position in Baku

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George Russell will start from pole position in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, aiming to reduce Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. Oscar Piastri will join him on the front row, starting third in the race.

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Oscar Piastri sent Zak Brown the perfect response to his Max Verstappen claims in Baku qualifyingOscar Piastri finds himself starting the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix third on the grid, which is as good as it has gotten for the Australian ...

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Oscar Piastri offers cunning George Russell idea in expected Baku brawlOscar Piastri will start third in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - right behind pole-sitter George Russell.

RacingNews365Fri 25 Sep · 21:00 UTCRead →

Azerbaijan Grand Prix LIVE! George Russell starts on pole, title leader and teammate Kimi Antonelli in 16thGeorge Russell looks to cut Kimi Antonelli's championship lead as he looks to take his blistering pace in qualifying into Saturday's race.

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