P1racenews AI automatic summary:
If that was an indicator for the rest of the weekend then it could get very messy.
Max Verstappen was the fastest in the eventful first practice session of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which saw three red flags, including a crash by Charles Leclerc from Ferrari. The session had to be stopped multiple times due to incidents, with Leclerc crashing into a barrier at Turn 15 and Franco Colapinto hitting a wall at Turn 4. Despite the interruptions, Verstappen set the fastest lap time, outpacing Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez. The Baku Street Circuit proved challenging for the drivers, with tire choice and track familiarity playing key roles in the session. Verstappen and Leclerc were locked in a tight battle for the quickest lap time, with the session ending with a minimal difference between them.
