NEWS
Antonelli crashes! Russell starts from pole position in Baku
The championship leader damages his car already in Q1 - pole position goes dominantly to teammate George Russell.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli shows nerves for the first time this season.
The championship leader hits the barrier in Turn 1 during Q1, damaging his suspension. Although he makes it to Q2, he is already forced to spectate.
Meanwhile, first place goes to teammate George Russell. The Briton, who was already fastest in both the first and second free practice sessions, will start from pole position tomorrow after setting a clear best time. (1:42.526).
Hamilton and Verstappen Disappoint
With a gap of over eight tenths, Charles Leclerc (+0.837) finishes in second place, with Oscar Piastri (+0.838) just behind in third.
While Isack Hadjar (+0.974) finishes in fourth place on his comeback and Lando Norris (+1.146) comes in fifth, Lewis Hamilton (+1.332) and Max Verstappen (+1.555) disappoint. The Briton only finishes sixth, and Max Verstappen even ends qualifying in eighth place.
