Frome the left, second-placed Williams driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, first-placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and thrid-placed Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand stand on the podium after the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying: Verstappen Claims Pole Amid Crashes At Baku Circuit
Max Verstappen mastered the chaos of a record-breaking, red-flag-laden Baku qualifying to claim his first pole at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a 1:41.117, displaying the focus and precision that set him apart amid crashing rivals and tricky conditions. Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri both crashed out, leaving Lando Norris and his teammate struggling in seventh and ninth, while Williams’ Carlos Sainz impressed with second and Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson took a career-best third. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and George Russell rounded out fourth and fifth, with Lewis Hamilton down in 12th, as strong winds, light rain, and relentless interruptions made the session a grueling test of skill and nerves.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Williams driver Carlos Sainz of Spain in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britainin action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 F1 Qualifying
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Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain in action during the qualifying for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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