George Russell has taken pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, while his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed out during the event.
Russell’s result gives Mercedes the leading starting position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The achievement came as Antonelli, who leads the championship, was unable to complete the session after hitting the wall.
The incident involving Antonelli means the championship leader will not start from pole in Baku. Russell, meanwhile, will lead the field for Mercedes when the race begins.
The latest situation leaves Russell at the front of the grid and Antonelli’s race position affected by his crash. No further details about the incident or its consequences are provided in the supplied material.
