Russell tops first practice at Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Antonelli stops on track
Mercedes' George Russell was fastest ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Baku's opening practice session.
Mercedes driver George Russell was fastest in first practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, finishing ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, according to the BBC.
The session also saw a stoppage after a car came to a halt on track, involving Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The report did not specify the cause of the stoppage or the exact location on the Baku street circuit where it occurred.
A demanding circuit
The Baku City Circuit is known as one of the more challenging street tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, combining a long high-speed straight with a tight, twisting section through the old city, which frequently produces incidents and red-flag stoppages during practice and qualifying sessions.
The report did not provide full session times or a complete order of finish beyond Russell leading Verstappen, nor did it specify whether any additional drivers experienced issues during the session.
Further practice and qualifying sessions ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will determine the starting grid for the race.
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