2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix starting grid set with four penalties
The starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been set. George Russell is due to start from pole position, with the order behind him changed from the qualifying result because of four penalties.

Multiple outlets published the confirmed starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
George Russell is set to start from pole position for the race. However, the final grid order behind him does not match the original qualifying classification.
According to The Race, four penalties have altered the starting order. The available source details do not specify in this input which drivers received those penalties or how each position changed.
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