Kimi Antonelli crashes out of qualifying, George Russell takes pole position at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

In Azerbaijan on September 25, 2026, Kimi Antonelli crashed out of qualifying for the Grand Prix, hitting the wall and damaging his car. This incident allowed his teammate George Russell to take pole position, marking a significant moment in the championship race. Antonelli, who had been leading the championship, will start the race from 16th position due to the crash.