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Russell on pole, Antonelli handed another recovery mission: Azerbaijan GP final grid locked in
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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event that was held for the first time in 2017. It is held on the Baku City Circuit, a street circuit in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
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Antonelli is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alessandro Antonelli (1798–1888), Italian architect Alexandre Antonelli, Brazilian executive director Andrea Antonelli (1988–2013), Italian motorcycle racer Battista Antonelli (1547–1616) an Italian military engineer designed fortresses in Spanish colonial cities in the Caribbean, including Cartagena de Indias, in Cartagena Colombia and in Havana Cuba, as well as, San Juan Bautista in Puerto Rico.
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FIA confirms Azerbaijan GP grid: Russell on pole with Leclerc P2; Piastri and Hadjar row two. Verstappen starts 8th, Antonelli 16th, penalties drop Perez and Aston Martins.
George Russell secured pole by eight-tenths of a second, now he is the heavy favourite for victory in Azerbaijan.
George Russell claimed a dominant Azerbaijan GP victory, holding off Max Verstappen after late pressure to secure Mercedes’ third win of the season. Isack Hadjar finished third, while Kimi Antonelli recovered to fifth after starting 16th.