P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen led Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez in the opening practice session at Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc caused one of three red-flag interruptions
Max Verstappen led the opening practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez. Charles Leclerc’s crash caused red-flag interruptions in the session. The Baku City street circuit typically improves rapidly as cars run on it, making it challenging to gauge performance early on. Red Bull seemed more comfortable in Baku compared to the previous race at Monza. Leclerc’s crash prevented a proper assessment of Ferrari’s performance, but they are expected to be strong here. Verstappen topped the medium tyre order before Leclerc’s crash, highlighting Red Bull’s potential.
