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Follow live coverage of Free Practice 1 from Baku ahead of the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1 has reached the final stretch of the season. With the European races done, it’s time for the long-haul flyaway races starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on the Caspian Sea shores. Oscar Piastri leads the season by 31 points over Lando Norris after the team orders controversy at the Italian GP. Piastri is the defending winner in Baku, but Max Verstappen is a strong contender after his recent win at Monza. McLaren has a chance to secure the constructors’ championship this weekend with specific points differentials against Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull. The action begins with Free Practice 1 – stay updated through our live blog with live timing!
