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Hamilton Leads Ferrari 1-2 in Baku as Both McLarens Brush Walls

Ferrari’s late-session pace shifted attention from McLaren’s early edge.

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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Red Bull Racing RB16B Honda on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit
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Overview

  • Lando Norris topped a curtailed FP1 after a loose kerb forced lengthy repairs, with Oscar Piastri second once McLaren fixed an early power unit issue during the red flag.
  • In FP2, Norris clipped the Turn 4 wall and suffered session-ending rear suspension damage, while Piastri tagged the Turn 15 barrier but continued and finished 12th.
  • Lewis Hamilton headed Charles Leclerc by 0.074s for a Ferrari one-two in FP2, with Mercedes duo George Russell and Kimi Antonelli third and fourth.
  • Stewards summoned Piastri over a potential yellow-flag infringement from FP2, a pending inquiry that could influence his weekend.
  • McLaren can secure the constructors’ title in Baku with the right points swing, as Piastri leads Norris by 31 in the drivers’ standings after team order clarifications post-Monza.