P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc recovered well from a crash in FP1 to top the second practice session for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. A 1:43.484s laptime saw Leclerc better Red Bull’s Sergio Perez by six-thousandths of a second. It was a promising hour for Perez, looking for his third Formula 1 victory at Baku. Opening […]
During the second practice session in Baku, Charles Leclerc showcased a remarkable performance by edging out Sergio Perez from Red Bull by a mere six-thousandths of a second, setting a lap record of 1:43.484s. Perez, aiming for his third Formula 1 victory, encountered a promising hour despite Leclerc’s dominance. The session was marred by crashes for Leclerc and Franco Colapinto during the opening practice on Friday, causing interruptions. Colapinto faced delays as well due to repairs on his Williams vehicle, while George Russell missed out on crucial running time due to a Mercedes Power Unit change. Esteban Ocon’s absence in FP1 was a result of an MGU-H issue, although he managed to get back on track in FP2 following a Power Unit replacement. Despite various setbacks, all drivers completed their runs without any significant incidents, with Leclerc eventually emerging on top of the leaderboard by the session’s end.
