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BackAntonelli fails in Baku qualification, Russell takes pole position
Antonelli fails in Baku qualification, Russell takes pole position
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Antonelli fails in Baku qualification, Russell takes pole position

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  • Kimi Antonelli retired in the first qualifying round in Baku due to a serious accident, while George Russell took pole position.
  • The race was brought forward to mark the day of remembrance of the victims of the Nagorno-Karabakh war.

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Why It Matters

Kimi Antonelli had a poor result at the season opener in Baku due to hydraulic problems. Three weeks ago he received a grid penalty in Monza for an illegal engine change, but still won the race.

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  • Antonelli will repair his vehicle in time for the race and be at the start.

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  • How long will it take to repair Antonelli's vehicle?
  • Can Antonelli still score despite the accident?
  • What impact does the schedule change have on teams?

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PeopleKimi AntonelliGeorge RussellMax VerstappenOscar Piastri
OrganizationsMercedesRed BullMcLarenFerrari
PlacesBaku City CircuitMonza
Topicsbakukimi antonelligeorge russellMercedesqualificationaccident
This article was originally published by Die Welt.

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