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Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole, ahead of Leclerc

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC · How we work

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In 2008, the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying saw Lewis Hamilton claim pole for McLaren with a 0.2-second advantage over Felipe Massa. The session featured twenty-two cars, Hamilton’s lap averaged 1:13.931, and the event attracted roughly 100,000 spectators internationally, underscoring its global appeal. Similarly, George Russell secured pole for the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, posting a 0.837-second gap ahead of Charles Leclerc. These stark qualifying margins compel teams such as Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull to refine strategies, influencing race-day performance and championship trajectories.

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