Baku delivered a qualifying day of sharp contrasts: George Russell soared to a commanding pole, Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri joined him on the front rows, while Kimi Antonelli crashed out early and Max Verstappen endured a qualifying nightmare far from pole.

Here's our recap in pictures of Friday's action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, round 15 of the 2026 F1 World Championship.

 

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