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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Qualifying 5 sources FIA decision

Russell fastest in Azerbaijan GP first practice

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George Russell Max Verstappen Charles Leclerc Kimi Antonelli

George Russell topped Free Practice 1 for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc. Mercedes teammate Antonelli stopped on track, while McLaren drivers spent time in the garage.

George Russell Max Verstappen Charles Leclerc Kimi Antonelli MercedesRed BullFerrari

How the sources differ

The Race highlights Russell's pace and Mercedes/McLaren issues, while F1i and Crash.net provide full results. The official FIA classification confirms the top three order. Reddit threads offer session discussion.

Recommended first read: The Race article is the most complete, covering Russell's fastest time and key incidents, with an image and no paywall.

FIA documents

Free Practice 1 classification

Doc 16 - Free Practice 1 Classification

Free Practice 1 classification for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Russell fastest ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc.

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Coverage

What happened in F1 2026 Azerbaijan GP first practice

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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 Classification

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