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The basic driving skill F1 stars are forced to practice at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
F1 drivers are getting ready for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by practicing a basic skill most road users learned in driving lessons due to the challenging Baku City Circuit.
The circuit has a history of dramatic moments like Verstappen’s tyre blow out in 2021 and Hamilton’s error that handed Perez the victory in 2021.
Drivers often face minor incidents on the narrow circuit, forcing them to use escape roads like Hamilton did in FP2.
It’s crucial for drivers to know how to engage reverse gear, as highlighted by Sky Sports F1 pundits Karun Chandhok and Bernie Collins.
McLaren has a chance to win the constructors’ championship this weekend but faces a tough battle on the challenging circuit where Norris has had past disappointments.
Norris aims to avoid past mistakes at the 2024 Azerbaijan GP and challenge Piastri in the tightly-contested drivers’ championship.
