Qualifying · Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Russell on pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
George Russell topped qualifying by 0.837s from Leclerc.
George Russell (Mercedes) took pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a 1:42.526, 0.837s ahead of Charles Leclerc. Oscar Piastri starts third.
It's Russell's 5th pole of 2026.
Knocked out in Q2: Bearman, Lawson, Albon, Ocon, Lindblad and Antonelli.
Out in Q1: Bortoleto, Hülkenberg, Alonso, Pérez, Stroll and Bottas.
At Mercedes, Russell out-qualified Antonelli by 1.889s. At Cadillac F1 Team, Pérez out-qualified Bottas by 1.632s.
Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start 16th.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:42.526 | |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:43.363 | +0.837s |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:43.364 | +0.838s |
| 4 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 1:43.500 | +0.974s |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:43.672 | +1.146s |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:43.858 | +1.332s |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 1:44.047 | +1.521s |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:44.081 | +1.555s |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:44.566 | +2.040s |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 1:44.963 | +2.437s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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