George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to multiple outlets.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed during qualifying, an incident he described as 'a good way to come back to earth,' according to BBC Sport. CNA reported the crash was called 'stupid' in coverage of the session.
According to The Times, Antonelli will start the race 16th following the crash.
Max Verstappen also had a difficult qualifying session, according to the Daily Express, though details of his issue were not specified across sources.
How each side covered it
Center
- Center outlets reported George Russell took pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- Coverage noted Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, crashed during qualifying.
- BBC Sport quoted Antonelli calling the crash 'a good way to come back to earth.'
- CNA described the crash using the word 'stupid' in its coverage.
“Kimi Antonelli says qualifying crash 'a good way to come back to earth'” — BBC Sport
Right
- Right-leaning outlets reported Antonelli will start 16th following his qualifying crash, according to The Times.
- The Daily Express highlighted that Max Verstappen also suffered an issue in qualifying.
- Coverage framed the session as a setback for the championship leader.
“Azerbaijan GP qualifying result: Kimi Antonelli crash disaster as Max Verstappen suffers” — Daily Express
Questions readers ask
What happened in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying?
George Russell of Mercedes took pole position, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed during the session and will start well down the grid.
Where will Kimi Antonelli start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
According to The Times, Antonelli will start 16th after crashing during qualifying.
Did any other drivers have trouble in qualifying?
According to the Daily Express, Max Verstappen also suffered an issue during the qualifying session.
What did Antonelli say about his crash?
According to BBC Sport, Antonelli called the crash 'a good way to come back to earth.'
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- BBC SportCenterAzerbaijan Grand Prix: Russell takes pole as Antonelli out after hitting wall
- CNACenterRussell storms to dominant Baku pole as championship leader Antonelli crashes
- France 24CenterRussell takes pole for Azerbaijan GP, Antonelli crashes out
- The Straits TimesCenterMercedes’ George Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan GP; championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashes
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningAzerbaijan GP qualifying result: Kimi Antonelli crash disaster as Max Verstappen suffers
- The TimesRight-leaningKimi Antonelli to start 16th after crash as George Russell takes pole