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via RacingNews365Lewis Hamilton 'pain in the ass' as George Russell sets three-year highGeorge Russell achieved a stunning pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, taking advantage of a significant mistake by Kimi Antonelli, who crashed at the first corner during Q1. This pole position marks the largest margin since Max Verstappen's performance at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, showcasing Russell's impressive speed and skill. Both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were left frustrated after the qualifying session. Verstappen faced engine problems, while Hamilton struggled with tyre issues, which contributed to their disappointing results. Antonelli's crash not only affected his own qualifying but also opened the door for Russell's remarkable performance.RacingNews365Fri 25 Sep · 16:30 UTCvia Formula1.comOscar Piastri surprised by Baku qualifying paceOscar Piastri expressed his surprise at McLaren's performance during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he secured a spot on the second row. The Australian driver noted that the team's pace had improved significantly compared to their earlier practice sessions.Formula1.com+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 16:20 UTCvia RacingNews365Lando Norris calls for McLaren investigation after BakuLando Norris has requested McLaren to investigate a technical issue that affected his car's top speed during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris qualified in fifth place, expressing frustration over the ongoing problem.RacingNews365+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 16:10 UTCvia f1oversteer.comGeorge Russell secures pole position in BakuGeorge Russell achieved pole position for the 2026 Baku Grand Prix after a dominant qualifying session. He attributed his success to newfound 'intuitive' driving, marking a significant moment in his championship campaign.f1oversteer.com+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 16:00 UTCvia F1iVerstappen calls Baku qualifying a disasterMax Verstappen expressed frustration over his qualifying performance in Baku, citing multiple errors that hindered his chances of starting alongside George Russell on the front row. The Red Bull Racing driver described the session as a 'disaster' following a dramatic finish.F1i+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:42 UTCvia RacingNews365Sergio Perez receives grid penalty for Azerbaijan Grand PrixSergio Perez has been given a grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following an incident during qualifying where he impeded Oscar Piastri. The decision was made after an investigation by the stewards.RacingNews365+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:29 UTCvia CrashLando Norris reflects on Baku qualifying errorLando Norris admitted he would "rather die pushing" after making a costly error during the qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The McLaren driver expressed his determination to leave nothing on the table despite the setback he faced in Q3.Crash+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:15 UTCvia the-race.comGeorge Russell and Kimi Antonelli shine in BakuGeorge Russell of Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli were highlighted as standout performers in the qualifying session for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Their impressive results contributed to a dynamic and eventful race weekend in Baku.the-race.com+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:05 UTCvia RacingNews365Lewis Hamilton criticises Ferrari and Pirelli after BakuLewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari and Pirelli following a challenging qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The seven-time champion described the situation as a 'perfect storm' that hindered his performance.RacingNews365+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 15:00 UTCvia PlanetF1Sergio Perez receives grid penalty for Azerbaijan incidentThe FIA has imposed a grid penalty on Sergio Perez following an incident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying where he impeded Oscar Piastri. The decision comes after a stewards' investigation into the matter.PlanetF1+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 14:25 UTCvia RaceFansVerstappen calls Baku qualifying a disaster after issuesMax Verstappen described his qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as a 'disaster' after experiencing an engine problem that hindered his performance. The Red Bull driver will start from eighth on the grid, expressing disappointment with the team's qualifying issues.RaceFans+ 6 moreFri 25 Sep · 14:01 UTCvia RaceFansCarlos Sainz receives grid penalty for Azerbaijan GPCarlos Sainz has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after breaching yellow flag regulations during qualifying. The penalty comes after Sainz achieved his best qualifying performance of the season with Williams.RaceFans+ 8 morevia RaceFans2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in pictures | F1 PicturesThe 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held at the Baku City Circuit, featuring prominent drivers from various teams. Notable participants included Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris from McLaren, Isack Hadjar from Red Bull, and Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin. The event showcased a mix of competitive racing and team strategies, with each driver aiming for a strong performance. The picturesque backdrop of Baku added to the excitement of the race, making it a significant event in the 2026 Formula 1 season.RaceFansSat 26 Sep · 12:05 UTCvia RacingNews365Oscar Piastri concedes defeat to George RussellOscar Piastri admitted that McLaren had no chance of outpacing George Russell during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite securing third on the grid, Piastri noted he was comfortably behind Russell's pace.RacingNews365+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:27 UTCvia RacingNews365George Russell secures pole by biggest career marginGeorge Russell expressed his shock after achieving pole position by the largest margin of his career during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc noted that this gap is the biggest between the pole-sitter and the second-place starter this season.RacingNews365+ 1 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:22 UTCvia f1oversteer.comGeorge Russell takes pole position in BakuGeorge Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a remarkable lap time, finishing 0.837 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The session saw championship leader Kimi Antonelli crash out in Q1, forcing him to start from 16th place.f1oversteer.com+ 15 morevia RaceFansGeorge Russell secures pole for Azerbaijan Grand PrixGeorge Russell will start the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position for Mercedes. The starting grid has been adjusted due to penalties affecting several drivers.RaceFans+ 2 moreFri 25 Sep · 13:07 UTCvia RacingNews365Kimi Antonelli criticises himself after Baku qualifying crashKimi Antonelli expressed frustration over his qualifying crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, labelling it a 'very stupid' mistake that left him starting 16th on the grid. The championship leader acknowledged the need to improve his performance following the unforced error in Q1.RacingNews365+ 13 morevia RacingNews365George Russell secures pole position in BakuGeorge Russell achieved pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a remarkable lap time that was 0.837 seconds faster than Charles Leclerc, marking the largest margin since Canada 2023. Russell's performance silenced previous doubts from Jacques Villeneuve and showcased his dominance during the qualifying session.Pit Lane Daily EditorialFri 25 Sep · 12:14 UTCvia gpfans.comGeorge Russell secures pole for Azerbaijan Grand PrixGeorge Russell has achieved provisional pole position for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, driving for Mercedes. He was followed closely by Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri in the qualifying session held in Baku.gpfans.com+ 6 moreFri 25 Sep · 11:47 UTC
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Standings1Andrea Kimi Antonelli3022George Russell2363Lewis Hamilton199
Teams1MMercedes5382FFerrari3783MMcLaren306
ResultsAzerbaijan Grand Prix1George Russell2MVMax Verstappen3Isack Hadjar
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16Esteban OconHaas F1 Team
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