Russell fastest in Baku as Antonelli stops on track
Summary
George Russell was the fastest driver in the first practice session of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, beating Max Verstappen by 0.4 seconds. Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, was fifth fastest but had to stop on the track due to a hydraulic problem.Key Facts
- George Russell drove the fastest lap in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- Max Verstappen was second, 0.4 seconds slower than Russell.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fifth fastest but did not complete a lap on the fastest soft tyres due to a hydraulic leak.
- Antonelli stopped on track with smoke coming from his engine cooling vents.
- Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished third and fourth, close behind Verstappen.
- Several drivers, including Russell and Verstappen, made errors and went off track during the session.
- Esteban Ocon is uncertain about his F1 future as he is a free agent for 2027.
- Technical problems also affected Nico Hulkenberg, who stopped on track later in the session.
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