P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli had his best qualifying effort in six rounds but still admitted frustration at not producing a better lap.
Kimi Antonelli expressed frustration for missing out on a stronger lap time in Baku, despite his best qualifying performance since Canada. The Mercedes driver, feeling pressure after a disappointing performance in Monza, delivered a fourth-place result in qualifying, outpacing George Russell for only the second time this season. Antonelli attributed his success to clean practice sessions that boosted his confidence for qualifying. With challenging wind conditions during qualifying, Antonelli was over six-tenths behind pole sitter Max Verstappen, while Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson secured unexpected top-three spots. Despite feeling both happy and disappointed, Antonelli believed he had the pace to secure a front-row position. He acknowledged the unpredictable wind conditions and remained optimistic for the race ahead.
