Max Verstappen is yet to claim a pole position in 2026, but arguably has his best chance yet as he enters qualifying in Azerbaijan.
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Although George Russell was the fastest in the two Thursday practice sessions of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Max Verstappen took the lead on Friday morning, while Lewis Hamilton also came really close to the Mercedes. Andrea Kimi Antonelli is currently behind in Baku, but the Italian has already caused a surprise, as has Lando Norris with McLaren. You can find out how the 15th qualifying of the year will develop in our continuously upda…