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George Russell boosts title hopes with Azerbaijan GP pole after Kimi Antonelli crash

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The Independent UK · Sep 25

George Russell takes emphatic Azerbaijan pole after Kimi Antonelli’s crash

Antonelli displayed the first dent in his title armour in Q1 when he misjudged the opening corner and hit the wall in Baku.

The Independent UK · Sep 25

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell dominates to pole after Antonelli crashes out in qualifying

George Russell takes his fifth pole of 2026 at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix while championship leader Kimi Antonelli won't start higher than 16th after hitting the wall

Autosport · Sep 25

F1 Azerbaijan GP LIVE: George Russell wins after Norris and Albon crash out in Baku

Follow F1 reaction from the Baku City Circuit after Russell just holds off Verstappen by 0.1 seconds

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Russell vows to ‘keep fighting’ in F1 title race despite Antonelli’s advantage

The Briton said: ‘I want to try and win every single race. That’s my goal’ after finishing quickest in practice for Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

What time free practice 3 and qualifying start at the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, plus the full Baku schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live

Motorsport · Sep 24

George Russell vows to keep fighting as he bounces back in Baku practice

The Briton’s fading title hopes were given a lift with a practice double ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The Independent UK · Sep 24

George Russell’s fading title hopes get a welcome lift with Baku practice double

There was frustration for the Briton’s Mercedes team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli

The Independent UK · Sep 24

F1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell leads ominous Mercedes 1-2 in FP2

George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes posted a comfortable 1-2 in a red-flagged second practice session at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Motorsport · Sep 24

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell tops FP2 from Antonelli as Lindblad crashes

George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes posted a comfortable 1-2 in a red-flagged second practice session at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Autosport · Sep 24