Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole as Antonelli crashes in qualifying

George Russell took pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, while his teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed out in the first qualifying session. Russell beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.837 seconds, according to the Guardian.

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Russell takes pole in Baku as Antonelli hits wall

George Russell takes pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashes out.

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Kimi Antonelli hits wall as George Russell takes F1 Azerbaijan GP pole

Championship leader Antonelli crashes out in Q1 Mercedes teammate takes pole by 0.837 from Leclerc Kimi Antonelli was left ruing an uncharacteristic error in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix which eliminated the championship leader in the first session after he hit a wall in Baku. His Mercedes teammate George Russell claimed pole with a fine lap and will be in a strong position to make up ground in the title…

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