P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Both Jaguar TCS Racing drivers and Season 8 World Champion Stoffel Vandoorne have all been slapped with a one-place grid
The first practice session of the season had its fair share of drama, starting with a heavy crash for Jake Hughes, which brought the session to an end. Hughes had set the fastest time before the crash and his car needed a new survival cell. There was also a red flag caused by Maximilian Günther’s collision with the wall, resulting in a broken rear suspension. As a result, Günther and Hughes faced setbacks in terms of grid positions for the race. Additionally, Nick Cassidy, Mitch Evans, and Stoffel Vandoorne received grid penalties for not entering their garages during the red flag period. Norman Nato and Sérgio Sette Câmara were also fined for power and speed limit violations respectively. Overall, it was a memorable and eventful return for Formula E.
