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George Russell takes pole position in Azerbaijan after Kimi Antonelli crashes out

George Russell takes pole position in Azerbaijan after Kimi Antonelli crashes out

Mercedes driver George Russell secured his fifth pole of the season at the 6km Baku City Circuit. His teammate Kimi Antonelli, a title favourite, crashed in Q1 and will start 16th due to front-left suspension damage. Charles Leclerc secured second on the grid for Ferrari, eight tenths behind Russell.

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