P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Not what Lando Norris needed on a weekend he is seeking to close the gap to Oscar Piastri!
Lando Norris had a costly crash into the barrier during the second free practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while on a qualifying simulation run. Despite aiming to better his previous lap time, Norris lost control and hit the wall with his left rear tyre after Turn 4. The MCL39 sustained visible damage to the rear suspension, forcing Norris to crawl back to the pit lane. This incident was a blow to McLaren, who were already facing challenges after Oscar Piastri encountered a power unit issue during FP1. Following Norris’ crash, Piastri also made contact with the barrier at Turn 15 but was able to resume after a thorough check by the McLaren mechanics.
