Russell names Verstappen as main Baku race threat after taking pole
George Russell said Max Verstappen was the most immediate danger after qualifying on pole for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He also joked about Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who crashed in Q1 and damaged his car.
George Russell qualified on pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and said Max Verstappen was his biggest threat for the race. Russell also made a light-hearted remark about Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
Antonelli crashed on his second flying lap in Q1 after hitting the wall. The impact damaged the front suspension and steering on his Mercedes.
The comments came with Antonelli's Monza recovery also being referenced as a point of comparison, with Russell joking about the possibility of another comeback.
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