Oscar Piastri qualifies third for Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Oscar Piastri qualified third for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, a position he is pleased with after a challenging lead-up to the event. He expressed doubts about improving significantly during the race, citing a notable gap to the Mercedes drivers. Piastri lost just 0.001 seconds to Charles Leclerc in Q3 but noted a larger deficit to George Russell. The race outcome remains uncertain as teams prepare for the competition ahead.
- •Piastri qualified third in Baku on September 25, 2026.
- •He experienced a difficult build-up before qualifying.
- •Piastri lost 0.001s to Leclerc in Q3.
- •He believes fighting for the win against Mercedes is unrealistic.
- •The race is yet to be contested.
- 11:00 PMMotorsport.com — Oscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku win
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Oscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku win
"Having qualified third in Baku after enduring a difficult build-up to the main sessions, Oscar Piastri was happy with the grid position he earned for Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. However, the McLaren driver thinks expecting to go much further in the race is unrealistic, given the gap to Mercedes. While the Australian lost just 0.001s to Charles Leclerc in Q3, the deficit to George ...Keep reading
"Mercedes' pace in Baku means it's going to be difficult for anyone to compete with George Russell for the win
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 25, 2026, 11:00 PMOscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku win
Having qualified third in Baku after enduring a difficult build-up to the main sessions, Oscar Piastri was happy with the grid position he earned for Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. However, the McLaren driver thinks expecting to go much further in the race is unrealistic, given the gap to Mercedes. While the Australian lost just 0.001s to Charles Leclerc in Q3, the deficit to George ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 11:00 PMOscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku win
Mercedes' pace in Baku means it's going to be difficult for anyone to compete with George Russell for the win
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