Classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time | Best lap | Gap | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | — | 1:42.526 | Fastest | 0 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | — | 1:43.363 | +0.837 | 0 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | — | 1:43.364 | +0.838 | 0 |
| 4 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | — | 1:43.500 | +0.974 | 0 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | — | 1:43.672 | +1.146 | 0 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | — | 1:43.858 | +1.332 | 0 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | — | 1:44.047 | +1.521 | 0 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | — | 1:43.706 | +1.180 | 0 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | — | 1:44.566 | +2.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | — | 1:44.683 | +2.157 | 0 |
| 11 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | — | 1:44.775 | +2.249 | 0 |
| 12 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | — | 1:44.860 | +2.334 | 0 |
| 13 | Alexander Albon | Williams | — | 1:45.001 | +2.475 | 0 |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | — | 1:45.016 | +2.490 | 0 |
| 15 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | — | 1:45.106 | +2.580 | 0 |
| 16 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | — | 1:45.504 | +2.978 | 0 |
| 17 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | — | 1:45.799 | +3.273 | 0 |
| 18 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | — | 1:45.920 | +3.394 | 0 |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | — | 1:46.593 | +4.067 | 0 |
| 20 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | — | 1:46.658 | +4.132 | 0 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | — | 1:47.337 | +4.811 | 0 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | — | 1:48.290 | +5.764 | 0 |
Lap-by-lap analysis
Lap pace
Lap-by-lap pace for every driver classified in Qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, round 15 of the 2026 Formula 1 season, including George Russell's fastest lap of 1:42.526.
Open lap paceStints and tyre strategy
Tyre stints and pit stops through Qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the session George Russell was quickest in.
Open stints and tyre strategyTelemetry comparison
Speed, throttle and brake traces compared lap for lap between any two drivers in Qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, round 15 of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Open telemetry comparisonFastest laps of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 — every session of the weekend compared, with sectors and tyres.