Russell leads Azerbaijan GP FP1 as Antonelli stops and Sainz hits brake trouble
George Russell set the quickest time in the opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The session also featured problems for Kimi Antonelli, whose Mercedes stopped with a mechanical issue, and Carlos Sainz, who suffered a brake fire.
George Russell finished fastest in the first free practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen ending the session behind him.
Mercedes also had trouble on the other side of the garage, as Kimi Antonelli’s running was cut short by a mechanical issue that left his car stopped.
Elsewhere, Carlos Sainz encountered a brake fire during the session, adding to the incidents in the opening practice hour in Baku.
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