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George Russell starts on pole in Azerbaijan with a chance to cut Antonelli's F1 lead

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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — George Russell starts Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix on pole with a chance to cut into his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s mammoth 81-point Formula 1 standings lead. Russell’s on pole for the first time since the Austrian Grand Prix in June, which was also his last win, ...

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