P1racenews AI automatic summary:
DOUBLE driver exit announced ahead of Azerbaijan GP
Less than one week before the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a team announced the immediate departure of both their drivers. With the championship heading to Baku for its 17th round, the competition at the top of the standings is intense with just eight rounds left. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri leads the drivers’ championship, followed closely by teammate Lando Norris, 31 points behind. Trident revealed the departure of Sami Meguetounif and Max Esterson before the season’s end, with replacements yet to be named before the race weekend. Both drivers agreed to part ways with Trident, finishing the season in P19 and P21 positions, respectively. American driver Esterson expressed hopes of returning to the F2 grid later in the season or exploring other top-tier racing series if a competitive F2 seat is not available.
