P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren driver Lando Norris set the fastest time during a windy final practice session for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
During the final practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris clocked the fastest time of 1:41.223s, edging out reigning World Champion Max Verstappen by 0.222s in the windy conditions of Baku.
Championship leader Oscar Piastri faced some challenges early on but managed to secure the third spot, trailing his teammate Norris by 0.254s, with Lewis Hamilton leading the Ferrari drivers in fourth place.
Mercedes drivers finished in fifth and sixth, with rookie Kimi Antonelli beating George Russell by a tenth of a second, but still lagging six-tenths behind Norris.
The top 10 was rounded out by Alex Albon in seventh for Williams, and Oliver Bearman in eighth for Haas, showcasing impressive one-lap pace as he continues to make a mark in the series.
Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls spun early on but recovered to finish ninth, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took the final spot in the top 10 after a slight mishap in Turn 3.
