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Max Verstappen topped a disrupted first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crashed out less than halfway through the session. Leclerc was on his second push lap of the hour…
Max Verstappen led the disrupted first practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc crashing out early on. The session was paused multiple times due to Leclerc’s crash and rookie Colapinto’s incident at Turn 4. Despite the interruptions, Verstappen managed to set the fastest time, followed by Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez. The session saw various drivers struggling with the street circuit, including Leclerc, who held onto ninth place even after his crash. The practice session provided valuable insights for the teams ahead of the upcoming second session later in the day.
