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2026 Azerbaijan GP qualifying results: full classification from Baku City Circuit

George Russell delivered a dominant qualifying performance in Baku to secure pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing more than eight tenths of a second clear of his nearest rival. The session proved far more difficult for championship leader…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 1:11 PM
2026 Azerbaijan GP qualifying results: full classification from Baku City Circuit
Key Things to Know
  • George Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a 1m42.526s lap.
  • Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri qualified second and third, over eight tenths behind Russell.
  • Championship leader Kimi Antonelli damaged his suspension at Turn 1 and finished 16th.
The Story in 60 Seconds

George Russell claimed pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a dominant performance at the Baku City Circuit. Russell posted a time of 1m42.526s in his Mercedes, finishing more than eight-tenths of a second ahead of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and McLaren's Oscar Piastri.

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered an early exit after hitting the inside barrier at Turn 1 during Q1. Although his initial lap was fast enough to reach Q2, suspension damage kept him off the track, leaving him in 16th position.

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