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Follow along with live coverage of 2024 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Free Practice 1 from Baku!
With the F1 season nearing its final third, the competition remains fierce in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships as the teams head to Azerbaijan. This will be round 17 of the season, and Baku has been moved later in the calendar due to a schedule change, now running back-to-back with Singapore. Verstappen holds a 62-point lead over Norris in the drivers’ standings, while Red Bull is just eight points ahead of McLaren in the constructors’. Norris, with team orders backing him at McLaren, aims to cut into Verstappen’s lead and potentially lead McLaren to the constructors’ championship. The battle intensifies as the teams gear up for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend. Fans can stay updated with the action through our dedicated live blog for FP1 and live timing updates.