George Russell Takes Azerbaijan Pole After Antonelli Qualifying Crash

George Russell drove the fastest lap in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

This means he will start the race from the best position.

He was much faster than Charles Leclerc, who qualified second.

Russell’s Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli, crashed early and will start 16th.

Antonelli leads Russell by 81 points in the championship.

Other drivers also had problems or penalties that changed the expected starting order.

The race is held on the tricky Baku street circuit.

Only three of the circuit’s nine races have been won by the driver starting first.