George Russell Set for the GP Azerbeidzjan from Fifth Position After FIA Scrutiny
George Russell's Starting Position and FIA Investigation
George Russell, representing Mercedes, is prepared to commence the F1 GP Azerbeidzjan from the fifth position. Despite undergoing an investigation by the FIA following the qualifying rounds, Russell managed to evade any grid penalties.
Qualifying Highlights
In a challenging session, Mercedes struggled on the streets of Baku. Lewis Hamilton finished nearly a second behind the fastest qualifier, Charles Leclerc, with Russell placing himself ahead of competitors like Fernando Alonso and the Williams drivers, Franco Colapinto and Alexander Albon.
- Leclerc, Piastri, and Sainz take the top spots
- Russell narrowly missed out on overtaking Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen falls behind Russell
Mercedes Performance in Baku
The qualifying results highlighted Mercedes' ongoing challenges, though they still managed to bring two drivers into the competitive mix. While Russell showed promising speed, he ultimately found himself sandwiched between formidable competitors.
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