P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen took pole position in a ridiculous Baku F1 qualifying session that last almost two hours and featured six red flags
In a chaotic Formula 1 qualifying session for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured pole position after a session lasting almost two hours and featuring six red flags.
The session saw crashes by F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, ending Leclerc’s four-pole streak on the Baku circuit.
Carlos Sainz briefly held the lead before Verstappen’s late flier, while a rain-affected Q3 reshuffled the competitive order.
Liam Lawson impressed with a late lap for Racing Bulls, securing third on the grid ahead of Mercedes duo led by rookie Kimi Antonelli.
Lewis Hamilton missed out on Q3, ending up 12th fastest, while four drivers crashed out in a challenging Q1 session.
