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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell dominates to pole after Antonelli crashes out in qualifying

George Russell secured the premier starting slot for the upcoming grand prix by outpacing Charles Leclerc during Saturday time trials. Meanwhile, his garage partner Kimi Antonelli suffered a setback when his car made hard contact with the walls in the opening knockout phase, forcing him to settle for a sixteenth-place grid spot.

The competitive sessions unfolded across the asphalt layout of the Baku City Circuit. The championship contender will now face a difficult climb through the field during Sunday's main event following his early elimination.

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