P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The F1 qualifying results and provisional starting grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
Defending Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen secured pole position in a dramatic qualifying session at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marked by six red-flag stoppages and heavy rain in Baku.
Championship leader Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc triggered red flags, but Norris couldn’t fully capitalize on Piastri’s crash during Q3 affected by rain.
Carlos Sainz surprised by securing a front-row start for Williams, while Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls secured third place on the grid.
The starting grid for the race is as follows: 1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Carlos Sainz (Williams), 3. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls), 4. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), 5. George Russell (Mercedes), 6. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull), 7. Lando Norris (McLaren), 8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls), 9. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 10. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), and so forth.
It promises to be an exciting and unpredictable race with a mix of experienced drivers and talented newcomers on the grid.
