Russell Tops !st Practice At The Azerbaijan GP...
George Russell led the opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a time of 1m45.387s, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. While Russell set the pace, several drivers faced mechanical challenges throughout the hour. Kimi Antonelli secured fifth place despite ending his session early due to a hydraulics failure that triggered a Virtual Safety Car.
McLaren also struggled, as Oscar Piastri dealt with brake vibrations and Lando Norris missed significant track time to repair floor damage. Other incidents included an engine issue for Isack Hadjar, a pit lane brake fire for Carlos Sainz, and a late stoppage for Nico Hulkenberg.
The session was characterized by low grip on the dusty Baku street circuit, leading to multiple drivers reporting braking instability and off-track excursions. Despite the various interruptions, Russell's benchmark remained unbeaten by the end of the practice period.
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