Russell on Pole
George Russell (Mercedes) claimed pole position for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a 1:42.526. Charles Leclerc lined up alongside on the front row, +0.837s adrift.
The Top Ten
Behind the front row: P3 Oscar Piastri (+0.838s), P4 Isack Hadjar (+0.974s), P5 Lando Norris (+1.146s), P6 Max Verstappen (+1.180s), P7 Lewis Hamilton (+1.332s), P8 Pierre Gasly (+1.521s), P9 Carlos Sainz (+2.040s), P10 Franco Colapinto (+2.157s).
Sector Analysis
Fastest sectors — Sector 1 to George Russell (36.009s); Sector 2 to George Russell (41.659s); Sector 3 to George Russell (24.858s).
The Eliminations
Under the 2026 format, Q1 removes six cars and Q2 a further six. Eliminated in Q2 (P11–P16): P11 Oliver Bearman (Haas F1 Team), P12 Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls), P13 Alexander Albon (Williams), P14 Esteban Ocon (Haas F1 Team), P15 Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls), P16 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes). Knocked out in Q1 (P17–P22): P17 Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), P18 Nico Hulkenberg (Audi), P19 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), P20 Sergio Perez (Cadillac), P21 Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac), P22 Lance Stroll (Aston Martin).
Weekend So Far
Practice 3: P1 Max Verstappen, P2 George Russell, P3 Lewis Hamilton
Practice 2: P1 George Russell, P2 Kimi Antonelli, P3 Max Verstappen
Practice 1: P1 George Russell, P2 Max Verstappen, P3 Charles Leclerc
What's Next
Attention now turns to the Grand Prix.
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