Verstappen takes pole as Lawson stars with best-ever F1 qualifying result on the streets of Baku

Qualifying in Baku produced unprecedented drama, with six red flags, the most ever in a Formula 1 qualifying session, as shifting conditions, costly mistakes, and bold heroics combined to shape the grid. At the end of it all, Max Verstappen emerged on top, securing pole position for Sunday’s race with a 1:41.117s lap. But the …