RUSSELL TAKES POLE IN BAKU QUALIFYING SESSION

Original: F1 Azerbaijan GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

George Russell claims pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Formula 1 prepares for Saturday's race in Baku.

Formula 1 heads into Saturday in Baku with George Russell on pole and a major opportunity to cut into Kimi Antonelli championship lead after his Mercedes team-mate crashed out of qualifying. Russell dominated the final part of qualifying to take his fifth pole of the season, beating Charles Leclerc